What Chinese Cabbage Varieties Are There? Introduction to the Latest Common Varieties

Chinese cabbage is grown in both the north and the south, and is deeply loved by people nationwide, so it can be called the national vegetable. Generally, the Chinese cabbage varieties grown under different climate conditions are also different, and the varieties preferred by people in different regions also differ, but there are always some varieties of Chinese cabbage with extremely strong adaptability, good taste, the ability to be cultivated in most regions, and a flavor acceptable to people in most regions. Over time, these varieties have become common varieties. Below, a few common varieties of Chinese cabbage are introduced individually.

1. Tianjin Green

Tianjin Green Chinese cabbage was once a specialty exported overseas, mainly because the natural environmental conditions are extremely good and suitable for the growth of Chinese cabbage. It can be said to be a representative Chinese cabbage of China, and abroad it is called Chinese Green. This variety of Chinese cabbage is one of the best vegetables among Tianjin vegetables. The cultivation of Chinese cabbage here has a long history, and this variety was bred under long-term natural and artificial selection.

2. Jiaozhou Chinese Cabbage

It is a specialty of Jiaozhou City and a geographical indication of agricultural products. Also called Jiaobai, it began to be planted in the Tang Dynasty. Its advantages are that the stalks are tender and relatively thin, the soup is white, the taste is sweet, and the nutrition is good. Jiaozhou Chinese cabbage is famous not only because of its taste, but also because of its production area, which is a major famous reason. It has strict requirements for fertilizer and water, needs a humid and mild environment, and is planted in pink sandy soil, which is relatively suitable for the growth of Chinese cabbage.

3. Green Show

It is a small Chinese cabbage variety bred jointly by China and Japan. Except in winter, it can be planted in open fields in spring, summer, and autumn. Its main advantages are strong adaptability, good disease resistance, and high yield. It belongs to the compact type, with light green, smooth leaves and flat leaf stalks. Its growth cycle is very short, and it can complete growth in as little as one month, so less investment can be put in and returns come quickly.

4. Tai'an Chinese Cabbage

The Tai'an area has grown Chinese cabbage from ancient times to the present. Ancient books record that this place was covered with Chinese cabbage. Generally, this kind of Chinese cabbage is divided into yellow sprout and green sprout. Yellow sprout Chinese cabbage has the best quality because its stalks are thin and it has very little water. Now there are many more new varieties, cultivated all year round and supplied year after year.

5. Xiqing

This variety is a new Chinese cabbage variety bred by a company in Qingdao. It is suitable for planting in most regions nationwide, such as the Northeast, Northwest, as well as Hunan and central Hubei, and the southwestern regions of Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan. Only the sowing time needs to be adjusted.

There are many varieties of Chinese cabbage, among which they all come from different types. When planting Chinese cabbage, you should choose varieties with good basic traits, and most importantly, choose varieties suitable for the local climate environment, easy to plant, easy to manage, and capable of high yield.