China Express Hybrid Chinese Cabbage
Growing China Express Hybrid Chinese Cabbage
‘China Express’ is an extra-early hybrid Chinese cabbage prized for its broad, barrel-shaped heads, crisp stems, and mild cabbage flavor. Tender, lettuce-like leaves wrap around thick, sweet stems with a satisfying crunch, making this Napa-type variety especially versatile for both fresh and cooked dishes. Its slow-bolting habit and good disease resistance add to its dependable garden performance.
Start ‘China Express’ indoors about ¼ inch deep for transplanting. Space plants about 12 inches apart and grow in full sun to partial shade. Plants typically reach 8 to 18 inches tall and produce heads weighing about 3 to 5 pounds. Grow in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture to support quick growth and tight head development.
Ready to harvest in about 65 to 75 days, cut the heads once they feel firm, well formed, and have reached the desired size.
Crisp, mild, and versatile, ‘China Express’ is excellent for stir-fries, salads, slaws, soups, and other Asian-style dishes.
- Days to Maturity: 65 - 75
- Sow Method: Start Indoors
- Sow Depth: ¼ Inch
- Spacing: 12 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun / Partial Shade
- Height: 8 - 18 Inches
- Fruit Size: 3 - 5 Lbs
Start Indoors
¼ Inch
8 - 18 Inches
Lactuca sativa