What are the excellent napa cabbage varieties suitable for cultivation in South China?

What excellent varieties of napa cabbage are suitable for cultivation in South China? Napa cabbage is a very common vegetable crop in our country, with annual production measured in tons. Although napa cabbage prices are cheap, different varieties still differ. Let's learn together below which napa cabbage varieties can be planted in South China.

1. Japanese Xiayang

A first-generation hybrid introduced from Japan. Extremely early maturing, growing period 50-55 days. Vigorous growth, upright plant type, suitable for close planting. Leaves slightly wrinkled, heads tight, tolerant of storage and transport. Single plant weight about 2 kg, good quality. Tolerant of moisture, strong heat resistance, still grows normally at high temperatures of 30-35 degrees Celsius, relatively resistant to soft rot and viral diseases. Sowing period July-September, yield per mu 2000-3000 kg.

2. Zaohuangza

A first-generation hybrid bred by the Raoping County Seed Farm in Guangdong. Early maturing, growing period 50-60 days. Upright plant type, plant height 38-42 cm, spread 40-42 cm. Outer leaves light green, petioles pale white, heads cylindrical, heart leaves yellow-white. Single plant weight 0.5-1 kg, good quality. Strong heat resistance, relatively tolerant of downy mildew and viral diseases. Sowing period July-October, yield per mu 1000-1700 kg.

3. Beijing Xiaoza 56

A first-generation hybrid bred by the Beijing Vegetable Research Center. Early maturing, growing period 50-60 days. Plant height 40-45 cm, spread 35-40 cm. Outer leaves light green, petioles green-white, heads cylindrical, heart leaves yellow-white. Single plant weight 1-2 kg, quality above average, good marketability. Wide adaptability, tolerant of heat, cold and moisture, relatively strong disease resistance. Sowing period August-November, yield per mu 2000-3000 kg.

4. Medium-maturing Baimaye

A first-generation hybrid introduced from Shandong. Medium maturing, growing period 70-100 days. Plant height 48-57 cm, spread 45-55 cm. Outer leaves light green, leaf surface wrinkled, petioles green-white, heads long cylindrical, inner leaves yellow-white. Heads firm, good quality, single plant weight 2-3 kg. Wide adaptability, tolerant of fertilizer, strong disease resistance, stable yield. Sowing period August-November, yield per mu 2000-4000 kg.

5. Gaojiao Daqing (Tianjin Daqing)

A Tianjin local variety. Late maturing, growing period 80-100 days. Plant height 50-60 cm, spread 40-50 cm. Outer leaves green, leaf surface wrinkled, petioles light green. Heads long cylindrical, single plant weight 1.5-2.5 kg, relatively good quality. Weak heat tolerance, strong cold tolerance, resistant to downy mildew and soft rot. Sowing period September-December, yield per mu 1500-2000 kg.

6. Huangjingbai (Huangjinbai)

A local variety from Chao'an, Guangdong. Plant height about 30 cm, spread about 40 cm. Leaves nearly round and slightly wide, petioles white. Can be sown year-round in Guangdong. Sown March-August, does not form heads, growing period 40-60 days. Sown from September to February of the following year, all can form heads. Growing period 80-100 days, heads nearly round, heart leaves yellow-white. Heads relatively firm, single plant weight about 1.5 kg, yield per mu 1500-2000 kg.

7. Beijing Xiaoza 60 napa cabbage

A first-generation hybrid bred by the Beijing Vegetable Research Center, early maturing, sowing period August-October, yield per mu 2500-3500 kg.

8. Lubai No. 6 napa cabbage

A first-generation hybrid bred by the Vegetable Research Institute of the Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, early maturing, sowing period August-November, yield per mu 2500-3000 kg.

9. Biweibai napa cabbage

A Fujian local variety, medium maturing, sowing period September-November, yield per mu 3000-4000 kg.

In summary, that is all for today's content. Vegetable farmers in South China can take a look at these napa cabbage varieties and see which one is more suitable for you to plant.

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