Cabbage ‘Michihili’

Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea Lifecycle: Annual Heritage: pre 1948 'Michihili' is a tight-head type Cabbage with well blanched, crisp and tender interior. It produces a tall, cylindrical, leafy heads with excellent flavour. It has light green outer leaves with crisp white stalks, and a light yellow interior. Adaptable for growing in different conditions. It is versatile and great for cooking in stir fries, using in salads and pickling. Michihili napa types of cabbage have been cultivated in China since as early as the 14th century, with this variety introduced to North American agriculture in 1948. SOWING: Early Spring, or Late Summer – Autumn Sow Direct, or Transplant Cabbage seeds are best sown in early spring, or late summer to autumn. Seeds can be sown in trays for transplanting, or directly in place approx. 50 – 60 cm apart when soil temperatures are between 10°c – 25°c. 10°c - 25°c 7 - 12 days Transplant seedlings, or thin directly sown seeds to a final spacing of approx. 50cm apart once plants have some true leaves. 30cm - 50cm 70 - 100 days Hardy TIPS: You can harvest your cabbages as soon as they feel firm and reach a good size. If sowing close to winter, transplanting can work well for allowing plants to get underway without experiencing significant losses from bug attacks. Always ensure to keep an eye out for hungry slugs, snails and caterpillars. APPROX SEEDS PER PACKET: HOME GARDEN 200 seeds