Wombok

Wombok Care

Brassica Rapa Subsp. Pekinensis

What is the plant

Brassica rapa is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is hardy to zone (UK) 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to August, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid and very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Invasive in Australia, Fiji, New Caledonia, and New Zealand, and can be invasive in the USA.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

15°C - 20°C

Hardiness zone

max 9a

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Normal

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Napa cabbage should be watered regularly to encourage growth and reduce the likelihood of the plant going to seed too early. Provide about 1 inch of water per week, either from rain or from direct irrigation. Regular watering is especially important during hot spells. Drought will cause bolting.
Pruning
Doesnt need to be pruned
Fertilizer
While Napa cabbage does not absolutely require fertilization, it benefits from a topdressing of compost. Alternatively, once a head begins to form, apply fish emulsion or a 20-20-20 soluble blend.

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Soil
Growing conditions: Full sun, well-drained and fertile soil, usually this vegetable grows best as a cool season crop. Size/spacing: Grows to around 30cm tall; space plants about 30-40cm apart. garden bed prepared in advance by digging in plenty of compost and well-rotted manure (eg, Dynamic Lifter or cow manure.)
Temperature
Wombok prefers average temperatures of 18–22°C during early growth, 14–16°C during heading and 10–13°C during final head development. At temperatures of 25–30°C heads may be softer and bitter, and they are also more susceptible to diseases.
Container
Choosing a Container. Select an 8 inches pot with drainage holes for one plant. A standard 12 inches planter can accommodate two plants.

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Additional
Naturally wombok is a biennial plant species and grows as a vegetative plant in warm temperatures. Cold will stimulate it to flower. It is field grown and under cultivation, it is grown as an annual and harvested before it bolts and flowers. It is a fast growing vegetable and will be bitter if the growth is prolonged.
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