How to Grow Chinese Cabbage, Tokyo Bekana
Brassica rapa var. chinensis
Your complete guide to growing Chinese Cabbage, Tokyo Bekana.
When to Plant Chinese Cabbage, Tokyo Bekana
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 2 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 3 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 4 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 5 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 6 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 7 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 8 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 9 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 10 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 11 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 12 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 13 | January – December | — | January – December |
Companion Plants for Chinese Cabbage, Tokyo Bekana
✓ Good companions
Fellow brassica with compatible growing requirements
Natural pest deterrent, repels aphids and cabbage worms
Similar growing conditions and helps repel aphids
Attracts beneficial insects and may improve flavor of brassicas
Similar growing conditions and harvest timing, efficient space utilization
Acts as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles that attack brassicas
Quick-growing companion that helps break soil and deters flea beetles
Compatible growth rates and similar light requirements for microgreens
✗ Keep away from
Allelopathic effects inhibit growth of most brassicas including Chinese cabbage
May stunt growth of brassicas through root competition and chemical interactions
Different watering needs and may inhibit brassica growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
