Produces a cylindrical loose head about 40cm long and 15cmProduces a cylindrical loose head about 40cm long and 15cmaccross. The light green leaves are very tender and deliciousexcellent for stir fry, pickling and salads. Not suitable for boiling.The chinese cabbage grows best in the cooler part of the year.As with all cabbages, soil preparation is vital to successfulproduction and a deeply dug, heavily manured but well drainedsoil with a pH range of 6.5-7 is essential. The best manure is poultryand should be applied and dug in deeply several weeks beforeseed is sown.Ensure that the young plants do not stop growing at any stage byside dressing with a complete fertiliser every two or three weeks.