Grown Chinese Cabbage, Tokyo Bekana?

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Chinese Cabbage, Tokyo Bekana — Microgreens

10-15days to harvest

3-5 daysdays to germinate

Z5–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Spread seeds evenly on microgreen tray at 14g per tray, mist regularly to maintain moisture, no soil covering required

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Microgreen substrate or growing medium (soil not required for hydroponic systems)
Height: 3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Pale green
Size: 14 g
Shape: Small lobed leaves
Flavour: Mild and earthy brassica flavor with subtle notes.

In the kitchen

Salad mixes, garnishes, sandwich toppings, sushi rolls, grain bowls

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	January – December	—	—	January – December
2	January – December	—	—	January – December
3	January – December	—	—	January – December
4	January – December	—	—	January – December
5	January – December	—	—	January – December
6	January – December	—	—	January – December
7	January – December	—	—	January – December
8	January – December	—	—	January – December
9	January – December	—	—	January – December
10	January – December	—	—	January – December
11	January – December	—	—	January – December
12	January – December	—	—	January – December
13	January – December	—	—	January – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

LettuceSimilar growing conditions and harvest timing, efficient space utilization

RadishQuick-growing companion that helps break soil and deters flea beetles

SpinachCompatible growth rates and similar light requirements for microgreens

ChivesNatural pest deterrent, repels aphids and cabbage worms

DillAttracts beneficial insects and may improve flavor of brassicas

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles that attack brassicas

CilantroSimilar growing conditions and helps repel aphids

ArugulaFellow brassica with compatible growing requirements

Avoid

StrawberriesMay stunt growth of brassicas through root competition and chemical interactions

TomatoesDifferent watering needs and may inhibit brassica growth

FennelAllelopathic effects inhibit growth of most brassicas including Chinese cabbage

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 25
Protein (g): 1.28
Fat (g): 0.1
Carbohydrate (g): 5.8
Fibre (g): 2.5
Sugars (g): 3.2
Vitamin A (µg): 5
Vitamin C (mg): 36.6
Vitamin E (mg): 0.15
Vitamin K (µg): 76
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.124
Folate (µg): 43
Calcium (mg): 40
Iron (mg): 0.47
Magnesium (mg): 12
Phosphorus (mg): 26
Potassium (mg): 170
Zinc (mg): 0.18
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the microgreens growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Chinese Cabbage, Tokyo Bekana?

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