Botanical Name: Brassica juncea
Common Names: Chinese Mustard Green, Gai Choy, Gai Cai, Green Mustard, Leaf-Mustard Cabbage
Vietnamese Name: Cải Bẹ Dưa
Type: Cool-Season Vegetable
Closest Horticultural Type: Large-Petiole / Thick-Stem Chinese Mustard
Chinese Mustard Green produces broad, crinkled green leaves with thick, fleshy midribs and petioles.
Young leaves generally have a milder mustard flavor, while mature leaves and stems develop a stronger mustard flavor.
The greens are commonly cooked in soups and stir-fries and are especially well suited for pickling or fermenting as traditional Cải Bẹ Dưa.
Best Season: Cool spring and fall
When to Sow: Direct sow in early spring or late summer for fall harvest.
Germination: Approximately 3–10 days
Best Soil Temperature: Approximately 55–65°F
Sowing Depth: 1/4–1/2 inch
Cover lightly with fine soil and keep the seedbed evenly moist until seedlings are established.
For leaf harvest:
4–8 inches apart
For larger plants with thick petioles:
Approximately 10–12 inches apart
Plants may be spaced up to:
12–18 inches apart
Suggested row spacing:
Approximately 12–18 inches
Sunlight: Full sun; partial shade may help during warmer weather.
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Soil pH: Approximately 6.0–7.5
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Leaf harvest may begin in approximately:
45–50 days
Large-petiole or thick-stem plants may require approximately:
60–80 days
Harvest outer leaves as needed or cut the entire plant.
For pickling, harvest when leaves are broad and the thick midribs and petioles are still tender.
Exact harvest time depends on the seed lot, growing conditions, and local weather.
“Cải Bẹ Dưa” can refer to several different Chinese mustard selections.
This seed lot is identified as Brassica juncea and most closely resembles a large-petiole / thick-stem Chinese mustard type.
The exact cultivar is not being claimed or guaranteed.
Plant shape, petiole thickness, flavor, and maturity time may vary depending on the seed lot and growing environment.
This listing contains seeds only.
Live plants, soil, pots, fertilizer, and other growing supplies are not included.
This product is not advertised as Organic, Certified Organic, Heirloom, Non-GMO, or Untreated unless specifically stated elsewhere on the package.
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