China King Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa ‘China King’)

China King Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis 'China King') is a vigorous Napa cabbage variety prized for its large, tightly wrapped heads, crisp texture, and mild, slightly sweet flavour. This cool-season vegetable produces attractive elongated heads filled with tender pale green leaves and thick white ribs that remain crisp whether eaten fresh or cooked. Its excellent flavour and dependable performance make it a favourite for home gardens and fresh-market production alike.

The tender leaves are incredibly versatile in the kitchen, making China King an excellent choice for fresh salads, slaws, wraps, soups, stir-fries, dumplings, and the traditional preparation of homemade kimchi. The compact heads store well after harvest and offer exceptional quality during the cooler growing seasons of spring and fall. As a cool-weather crop, the flavour often becomes even sweeter after exposure to light frosts.

China King Chinese Cabbage performs beautifully in vegetable gardens, raised beds, and large patio planters with fertile, moisture-retentive soil. It grows well alongside carrots, onions, beets, lettuce, spinach, peas, and herbs while attracting beneficial insects when allowed to flower.