Wa Wa Sai is the classic miniature napa cabbage, or sui choi. The heads weigh approximately 500g (1 lb) each from spring or autumn sowing. They have a lovely, sweet flavour and crisp texture.
Space plants around 20-30 cm (8-12") apart in the row. Sui choi is dramatically reduced in volume when cooked. Remove the loose outer wrapper leaves to reveal a tightly packed urn-like oblong napa cabbage within. This is an excellent choice for stir-fries and making kimchi at home. Wa Wa Sai has intermediate resistance to clubroot.
Details
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Common Name
Wa Wa Sai Cabbage
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Light Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Leaf
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Cooking
- Preserves
Fruit Colour
- Light Green
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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