Quantity
Approximately 50 seeds
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Discover the plant
Family
Brassicaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
Organic 'Bilko' Chinese cabbage is a variety of Napa cabbage particularly appreciated for its dense, heavy, and well-formed heads, which make an impressive statement in the vegetable garden. With its tender, crisp, and flavorful light green leaves, it brings freshness, volume, and delicacy to seasonal harvests. In the garden, it evokes generous and well-tended crops, where each head slowly develops into a leafy mass as beautiful as it is useful in the kitchen. Easy to grow when the soil remains fertile and moisture is regular, it is very suitable for gardeners looking for a productive and versatile harvest. Its large leaves elegantly capture light and help visually structure garden beds while drawing attention with their crisp and abundant texture. In the kitchen, it stands out for its sweetness and crunch, perfect for fresh salads as well as stir-fries and fermented preparations like kimchi. Its cultivation integrates harmoniously into a diversified vegetable garden, especially alongside companion plants that promote the natural balance of the garden. Organic 'Bilko' Chinese cabbage thus combines yield, beauty, and culinary richness in a variety that is as nourishing as it is gratifying.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
1 cm (3/8 in)
Establishment temperature
18 to 24°C (64 to 75°F)
Establishment time
5 to 10 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Soil
Rich, fresh and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSummer
Harvest60 to 70 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsLettuce, spinach, chicory, lamb's lettuce, mustard greens, arugula, radish, turnip, herbs, marigold, nasturtium, French marigold
Avoid planting withNone
Salad, stir-fry, kimchi, fermentation, Asian cuisine
