{"product_id":"ga-chou-chinois-merlot-chinese-bio","title":"Organic 'Merlot Chinese' Cabbage","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eOrganic 'Merlot Chinese' cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis) from the seed company Gaia, a remarkable dark red variety with dense heads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"702\"\u003e The 'Merlot Chinese' cabbage forms \u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"382\"\u003elong, full, and tightly packed heads\u003c\/strong\u003e , reaching an average length of \u003cstrong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"420\"\u003e28 to 30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e , with an \u003cstrong data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eintense dark red color\u003c\/strong\u003e that makes it easily distinguishable in the garden and at the market. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"556\"\u003esmooth, enveloping leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e protect the \u003cstrong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"598\"\u003etender, crisp flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e , offering a pleasant texture and mild flavor when grown under normal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eVisually striking, this Chinese cabbage requires \u003cstrong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"791\"\u003ecareful cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e , as it is \u003cstrong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"872\"\u003emore susceptible to internal tip burn in hot weather\u003c\/strong\u003e than green varieties. It can also \u003cstrong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"962\"\u003ebolt (go to seed) under stress\u003c\/strong\u003e , particularly after \u003cstrong data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003ecold nights below 10°C\u003c\/strong\u003e following transplanting. It reaches its full potential in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003emoderate and stable conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e , where it develops high-quality heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brassicaceae, Basil, Celery, Dill, Garlic, Mint, Rosemary, Thyme, Onion, Bean\u003cbr data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eNegative plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potato, Tomato, Okra, Pepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eSpread\/Carry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, compact\u003cbr data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 to 30 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eQuantity per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Environmentally friendly product\u003cbr data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark red foliage, dense flower heads, very decorative, sensitive to heat stress, open pollination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eLeaf color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark red\u003cbr data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003eTexture\/flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender, crisp, sweet flesh\u003cbr data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Down to -4°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003eSoak the seeds in lukewarm water for up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e12 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e to improve germination. Start seeds indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003e4 to 6 weeks before planting out\u003c\/strong\u003e , or sow directly outdoors when the soil temperature exceeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003e23°C (73°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e . For a summer harvest, sow or transplant preferably \u003cstrong data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003ein mid-May\u003c\/strong\u003e , in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003erich, cool, and well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e . Sow at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003ea depth of 1.2 cm (½ inch)\u003c\/strong\u003e , spacing plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003e25 to 45 cm (10 to 18 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e apart and rows \u003cstrong data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003e60 to 90 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (24 to 36 inches).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2482\"\u003eChinese cabbage prefers full \u003cstrong data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003esun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003emoderate watering (level 2)\u003c\/strong\u003e . Steady growth, without water or heat stress, is essential to prevent internal problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2511\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2745\"\u003e Harvest when the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003eouter leaves begin to droop\u003c\/strong\u003e and the head is firm. 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