Rubicon – Chinese Cabbage Seed

Description

Elevate your garden's harvest with the Marie Ballard Aster Rubicon – Chinese Cabbage Seed. Known for its fast growth, crisp texture, and mild, sweet flavor, Rubicon Chinese cabbage is a highly productive variety that produces uniform, compact heads. This versatile cabbage is perfect for stir-fries, salads, or pickling, making it a staple for gardeners and home cooks who value both flavor and ease of cultivation.

Rubicon is an F1 hybrid, offering excellent resistance to bolting and pests, ensuring a healthy and abundant harvest throughout the growing season. Its compact growth habit makes it an ideal choice for small-space gardening, raised beds, or containers. Rubicon cabbage can be harvested early for baby leaves or left to mature for a full head, providing flexibility in use and harvest timing. Its mild flavor and crisp texture make it a popular choice for a variety of dishes, especially in Asian cuisine.

Key Features:

• Fast Growing: Quick-growing variety that matures in 60-70 days.
• Crisp Texture: Produces crunchy, tender leaves perfect for fresh salads or stir-fries.
• Mild Flavor: Sweet and mild taste, ideal for both cooked and raw dishes.
• Disease Resistant: Strong resistance to bolting and common pests, ensuring a successful harvest.
• Compact Size: Space-saving growth habit, suitable for small gardens, raised beds, and containers.
• Versatile: Excellent for a variety of dishes, including stir-fries, soups, and pickled foods.

Specifications:

• Seed Type: F1 Hybrid
• Maturity: 60-70 days from sowing
• Plant Height: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm)
• Head Size: Compact heads, approximately 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) in diameter
• Spacing: 8-12 inches (20-30 cm) between plants; 18-24 inches (45-60 cm) between rows
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5
• Growing Conditions: Prefers cool weather and partial to full sun, with consistent moisture and good air circulation
• Harvest Time: 60-70 days for mature heads; baby leaves can be harvested earlier

Why Choose Marie Ballard Aster Rubicon – Chinese Cabbage Seed?

• High Yield: Rubicon is a productive variety, ensuring an abundant harvest even in smaller spaces.
• Resistant to Bolting: Thanks to its strong resistance to bolting, Rubicon remains reliable even in warmer temperatures.
• Mild and Sweet Flavor: The mild, sweet taste makes it an excellent choice for fresh salads or stir-fried dishes.
• Ideal for Small Spaces: With its compact head size, Rubicon is perfect for small garden spaces, raised beds, or container gardening.
• Easy to Grow: Simple to cultivate with resistance to common garden pests and diseases, making it great for novice gardeners.