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Brassicarapa var. chinensis

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Brassica rapa var. chinensis by dmj1218
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Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Houston, Texas

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