{"product_id":"cabbage-chinese-wong-bok-317","title":"Cabbage Chinese Wong Bok Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003epekinensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWong Bok is a traditional Chinese cabbage variety producing attractive barrel-shaped heads up to 24 cm tall. The crumpled, pale green leaves wrap tightly around one another to form dense, crisp heads with a tender texture and delicate flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned for its mild mustard-like taste, Wong Bok is an exceptionally versatile vegetable in the kitchen. The crisp leaves are delicious fresh in salads and slaws, while mature heads can be steamed, boiled, stir-fried or added to soups and hot pots. It is also one of the preferred varieties for pickling and fermenting, making it a favourite for homemade kimchi and other traditional preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast growing and highly productive, Wong Bok performs best in the cooler months when heads develop firm hearts and excellent flavour. Its sweet, tender leaves and reliable growth make it a staple in productive vegetable gardens throughout Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 300 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 160 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April to July\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March to August\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: August to April\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring, summer and autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seed 5 mm deep directly into prepared garden beds or raise seedlings in trays for transplanting. Space plants 30–40 cm apart in rows 40–50 cm apart to allow heads to develop fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, moisture-retentive soil enriched with compost. Keep plants consistently watered to encourage rapid growth and prevent bitterness. Harvest mature heads when firm and well formed, approximately 70–85 days from sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375829405914,"sku":"prefix_681c1f7167fc55.41006762","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g","offer_id":46375829438682,"sku":"prefix_681c1f7167fca8.49265456","price":6.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g","offer_id":46375829471450,"sku":"prefix_681c1f7167fcc0.09487119","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Cabbage_WongBok2.jpg?v=1785804697","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/cabbage-chinese-wong-bok-317","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}