Red Trumpet Chinese Cabbage is an exclusive red michihili-type variety that brings elegance and color to the late-summer and fall garden. This F1 hybrid matures in just 60 days, producing compact heads in hardiness zones 3 through 11. The variety earns its name from its striking trumpet-shaped form and deep red coloring, setting it apart visually from traditional green Chinese cabbage. It thrives in the cool, shortening days of late summer but can be spring-grown with careful bolting management. Gardeners in cold climates will appreciate its frost tolerance, making it a reliable choice for season extension.
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Red Trumpet stands out for its exclusive red michihili type appearance and compact growth habit, maturing reliably in just 60 days. The variety performs best when sown in mid-to-late June or direct seeded from late May through mid-July, capitalizing on late summer's naturally declining day length and cooling temperatures. Its frost tolerance allows it to thrive as temperatures drop in fall, and the elegant trumpet shape and red coloring make it as beautiful as it is productive.
Red Trumpet Chinese Cabbage serves as a fresh vegetable for salads, stir-fries, and braised dishes. The tender inner leaves and compact head make it well-suited for harvest and preparation as whole heads or broken into individual leaves for cooking. Its red coloring adds visual interest to fresh preparations and cooked dishes alike.
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Sow 2 seeds per cell 1/4 inch deep in 72-cell plug trays. Keep soil temperatures above 75°F (24°C) until germination, then maintain air temperature at 60 to 70°F (16 to 21°C). Seedlings are ready to transplant in 3 to 5 weeks. For spring crops, time sowing so transplanting occurs around the last frost date. For summer and fall crops, start seedlings in mid-to-late June.
Transplant out around the last frost date in spring (for spring crops) or 3 to 5 weeks after sowing for summer and fall crops. Take care not to disturb roots when transplanting, and water in plants thoroughly after planting. Avoid exposing young plants to frost or extended periods of sub-50°F (10°C) nighttime temperatures, as this promotes premature bolting.
Direct seed from late May to mid-July for summer and fall-planted crops. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and thin seedlings to proper spacing once established.
Red Trumpet Chinese Cabbage reaches maturity in 60 days from transplanting or direct sowing. Harvest heads when they feel firm and the trumpet shape is well-formed. Cut heads at the base or pull entire plants from the soil.
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“Red Trumpet Chinese Cabbage represents Johnny's Selected Seeds' exclusive breeding work to develop a red-colored michihili-type Chinese cabbage. The michihili form itself is a traditional Chinese cabbage type prized for its elongated head shape and tender inner leaves. This hybrid combines that proven genetics with striking red coloring, offering gardeners a modern interpretation of a classic vegetable type that bridges ornamental appeal with culinary function.”