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China Gold Chinese Cabbage
China Gold Chinese Cabbage, Allium schoenoprasum, a vibrant, sweet, and tender Napa cabbage variety prized for exceptional internal and external color, compact growth, and excellent flavor. This mid-early maturing hybrid forms barrel-shaped, medium-sized heads with bright golden-yellow interiors and pale green opaque outer leaves, offering striking visual appeal alongside a crisp texture. China Gold is very slow bolting and highly tolerant of tip burn and some club root races, making it a dependable choice for extended production windows across USDA zones 6–9.
Growing Information
Days to Maturity: Approximately 65 days from direct seeding.
Planting: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in fertile, well-drained soil; space plants 12–18 inches apart with rows 18–24 inches apart.
Climate: Performs best in cool to moderate climates; slow bolting trait extends harvest in warmer conditions.
Care: Requires consistent moisture and balanced feeding; mulch helps conserve soil moisture and reduce weeds.
Harvest: Harvest heads when firm, compact, and mature, typically by cutting the whole head at the base.
Shipping Info
China Gold seeds ship as high-quality, untreated seed protected in moisture- and crush-resistant packets for freshness and viability. Seeds are handled and shipped promptly to preserve germination rates and support successful planting for optimal harvests.
Growing Zones
3c - 9b
Low Temperature
0°F
High Temperature
80°F
Fragrant
Yes
Polinator Required
No
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
Green Purple
Growth Rate
Moderate to fast
Soil
Well-drained, rich in organic matter; tolerates heavier soils but does best in fertile, moist beds
Moisture
Moderately moist soil preferred; drought tolerant once established but grows best with regular watering
Sun Exposure
Full sun to part shade (best flavor and flowering in full sun)
Mature Spread
12–24 in
Mature Height
12–24 in
Bloom Period
Late spring to early summer for chives (purple pom-poms), late summer for garlic chives (white umbels)
Pruning Time
Harvest leaves at ground level anytime; cut clumps back after flowering to promote regrowth and control spread
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Deciduous
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