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  Chinese Cabbage Production in Southern Ontario
Chinese cabbage may be divided into two types: the loose-leaf forms and the head forms, the latter being the most common type grown in Ontario.
Chinese cabbage seedlings are susceptible to several species of flea beetles and the cabbage root maggot (Hylemya brassicae).
It is not certain that tipburn in Chinese cabbage is similar to the tipburn observed in lettuce and cabbage.
www.omafra.gov.on.ca /english/crops/facts/cabbage.htm   (2039 words)

  
  Cabbage - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cabbages are commonly used both cooked and as a salad vegetable.
Cabbage is often prepared by boiling, usually as part of soups or stews such as the Central and Eastern European borscht.
Cabbage is often consumed as sauerkraut, a preserve made from sliced, cooked, and fermented heads.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cabbage   (575 words)

  
 Chinese cabbage - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa, chinensis group; Chinese: 白菜; Pinyin: báicài; Cantonese baak choy) is an East Asian leaf vegetable related to the Western cabbage.
The Chinese cabbage as it is known today is very similar to a variant bred in Zhejiang around the 14th century.
Northern cabbages were exported along the Grand Canal to Zhejiang and as far south as Guangdong.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chinese_cabbage   (622 words)

  
 Missionaries Sent Seeds of These to Europe
Chinese cabbage has been erroneously called "celery cabbage" because of the fancied similarity of shape of the head to a bunch of celery, but it is not related to celery in any way.
Chinese cabbage and Chinese mustard are native to eastern Asia, possibly to Japan as well as to eastern China.
Chinese writers of the 15th century pointed out that Chinese cabbage and Chinese mustard could be obtained in Malacca, where there was a Chinese colony, but they were not commonly grown in Malaya.
aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu /PLANTanswers/publications/vegetabletravelers/chinesecabbage.html   (741 words)

  
 Chinese Cabbages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Chinese cabbage is a biennial grown as an annual for its edible leaves, stems, and flowering shoots.
Chinese cooks often line the bottom of bamboo steamers with cabbage leaves to stop foods from sticking to the steamer and by adding a little bread to a steamer full of cabbage, any sulphurous odours will be soaked up by the bread.
Chinese cabbages are sometimes grown as a sacrificial crop so that slugs, flea beetles, and aphids are attracted to them rather than other crops.
www.innvista.com /health/foods/vegetables/chincabb.htm   (1949 words)

  
 Commercial Oriental Crop Production
Chinese cabbage is a member of the Cruciferae family, which also includes cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and mustard.
Chinese cabbage grows on soils with pHs of 5.5 to 7.6, although the ideal pH for growth is near neutral (7.0).
Chinese cabbage is harvested by hand when the heads are fully developed, firm and free of discoloration, pests and disease injury.
pubs.caes.uga.edu /caespubs/pubcd/C809-w.htm   (4317 words)

  
 Allrecipes | More Recipes Like This | Chinese Cabbage Salad I   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The salad has cabbage and broccoli and crunchy ramen doodles and a smattering of green onion.
Cabbage, green onion, ramen noodles and toasted almonds are dressed with a highly seasoned vinegar and oil dressing and chilled.
Shredded cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise, green onion and a bit of salt and pepper to finish.
mrlt.allrecipes.com /mr/14285.asp?lnkid=631   (392 words)

  
 Cook's Thesaurus: Cabbages
The many varieties of cabbage can be wildly dissimilar, but most have a short, broad stem and leaves or flowers that form a compact head.
The most common cabbages are green and red cabbage, collards, kohlrabi, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and kale.
Chinese cabbage This name is used for both napa cabbage and bok choy.
www.foodsubs.com /Cabbage.html   (775 words)

  
 Cabbage Information
The name "Chinese cabbage" is a confusing one and tends to include all cabbages originally grown in China and recently introduced to the west.
Chinese cabbage varieties are notably stronger in flavour and faster growing than other members of the cabbage family.
Chinese cabbages resemble the drumhead in that the leaves comprise the bulk of the plant, but the head of the Chinese cabbage is more loosely packed, with fewer leaves being produced.
www.geocities.com /habbage/information.html   (832 words)

  
 NYS Horticulture Study Guide For Youth
Chinese cabbage, a sweet, crunchy vegetable, is best grown as a fall crop.
Sow Chinese cabbage seeds in the fall, 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep and 3 inches apart.
Chinese cabbage is susceptible to the same insects and diseases as the other cabbage members of the cabbage group: aphids, cabbageworms, cabbage loopers, flrot, clubroot, downy mildew, and mosaic.
www.hort.cornell.edu /4hplants/Vegetables/ChineseCabbage.html   (264 words)

  
 Chinese Cabbage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
A member of the brassica family, this cabbage is also known as Napa, celery cabbage, pe-tsai, hakusai, wong bok, and Peking cabbage.
Chinese cabbage is a specific type of cabbage.
Chinese cabbage can be found in the produce section of most health food stores, specialty markets, and some supermarkets.
www.kroger.com /hn/Food_Guide/Chinese_Cabbage.htm   (220 words)

  
 Cabbages (Round and Chinese types) Produce Facts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Chinese cabbages may be cylindrical or rounded and may be less compact than round cabbages.
Deterioration of cabbage during storage is associated with stem or seed stalk growth (bolting), root growth, internal breakdown, leaf abscission, discoloration, decay and fl speck.
Cabbages are sensitive to ethylene, which causes leaf abscission and leaf yellowing.
rics.ucdavis.edu /postharvest2/Produce/ProduceFacts/Veg/cabbage.shtml   (697 words)

  
 Chinese Cabbage, Commercial Vegetable Production Guides, North Willamette Research and Extension Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Chinese cabbage is not normally transplanted as a bare-rooted plant.
Approximate yield of napa Chinese cabbage is 450 cwt/acre.
Chinese cabbage is marketed in 35-lb cardboard boxes, or WGA crates of 80-85 lb.
oregonstate.edu /Dept/NWREC/chincabb.html   (1731 words)

  
 Chinese Cabbage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
You'll recognize Chinese cabbage by its tall, columnar head, which measures up to 20 inches long and 5 or more inches in diameter.
Chinese cabbage isn't at all hard to grow, provided you satisfy the plant's few simple needs.
Even a plant that appears to be completely frozen will be OK to use in salads and in cooking if you [1] strip away all outer leaves, [2] place the bright, clean head in a plastic bag, [3] put the bag in the refrigerator, and [4] let the frozen foilage thaw overnight.
www.motherearthnews.com /library/1976_July_August/Chinese_Cabbage   (1154 words)

  
 Chinese Cabbage and Tofu: An All Creatures American International Vegetarian Vegan Recipe - cruelty free, gourmet, ...
We have found that the flavor of this dish is enhanced by using two or more varieties of Chinese cabbage, such as bok choy, nappa, the traditional tall cabbage, or one of the more exotic Chinese cabbages found in some markets.
We suggest cooking 2 cups of brown rice in 4 cups of water while preparing the Chinese cabbage and tofu.
Wash and clean Chinese cabbage and cut the leafy part into 1 to 2 inch pieces.
www.all-creatures.org /recipes/chcabtofu.html   (409 words)

  
 Allrecipes | More Recipes Like This | Chinese Napa Cabbage Salad   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Golden toasted ramen noodles are mixed with cashews, shredded cabbage, and green onions, then doused with a soy sauce/oil/vinegar dressing.
This is a yummy, crunchy cabbage salad with toasted ramen noodles and almond slivers.
This is an unusual cabbage salad with crunchy ingredients like toasted nuts, sesame seeds and Ramen noodles.
mrlt.allrecipes.com /mr/14321.asp?lnkid=631   (368 words)

  
 Cabbage, Chinese -- Brassica campestris L. (Pekinensis group), Brassica campestris L. (Chinensis group)
Chinese cabbage has been grown in Asia since the 5th century, but was not grown in the United States until about a century ago.
The name Chinese cabbage is applied to such a wide range of types and varieties of this vegetable that categorizing them is quite difficult.
Chinese cabbage of all types is used both fresh and cooked with certain varieties being more suitable than others for some uses.
edis.ifas.ufl.edu /MV036   (1069 words)

  
 Chinese Food Recipes–Glossary of Chinese food Ingredients - C
Chinese cabbage - As many as 33 varieties of Chinese cabbage have been identified in Asia, and the most common varieties in the West are celery cabbage or pe-tsai, pak-choi or "bok choy", and "choy sum".
Chinese Mushroom - Also called Shiitake mushroom, Chinese fl mushroom and forest mushroom (not to be confused with European dried mush­rooms), these are the most widely used mushrooms in Chinese cooking and are grown chiefly in China and Japan.
Chinese pickled cabbage - or mustard green is available in at least four different varieties, each having a special regional connection.
www.chinesefood-recipes.com /glossary_of_ingredients/ingredients_c.php   (2896 words)

  
 Chinese Vegetables
Chinese vegetables include Chinese cabbage, bok choy, mustard greens, winter radish, snow peas, yard-long beans, and varieties of melons, eggplant and cucumbers, among others.
The Chinese cole crops are affected by the same pests and diseases that affect other cabbage relatives.
Chinese cabbage forms dense heads that may be very upright and tall (michili types) or round or barrel shaped (napa types).
hgic.clemson.edu /factsheets/HGIC1306.htm   (2514 words)

  
 Crop Tips and Recipes
Also called Napa cabbage, hakusai and pe-tsai, Chinese cabbage is among the first transplants of spring.
Mix the cabbage with the remaining ingredients and 1 tsp salt.
Keep Chinese cabbage in the hydrator drawer of the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
www.brookfieldfarm.org /chinesecabbage.htm   (367 words)

  
 Salty Chinese Cabbage -- ThaiTable.com
Salty Chinese Cabbage is used as a condiment in noodles and adds much of the complexity of the flavor.
Salty Chinese Cabbage frequently comes in cool-looking old-fashioned earthenware jar that's a couple inches high and looks like it came out of the ground, put there 200 years ago.
Picking good salty cabbage is kind of tough, because it's in a jar, but one of the traits of a good jar of salty chinese cabbage is one that does not have much sand.
www.thaitable.com /thai/ingredients/salty_Chinese_cabbage.htm   (107 words)

  
 Nappa cabbage: a chinese cabbage variety
It is a type of Chinese cabbage that is also known by the names of napa, wong nga bok, siu choy, hakusai, pechay, tsina, and pai-tsai.
In general, nappa cabbage grows best when it is planted in regions where the climate is cool and the average temperature is approximately 65°F. When you are looking for nappa cabbage, two variety types are available for purchase.
Cabbage, in general, has been thought to work as an aid in the prevention of cancer and nappa cabbage is no exception to this conjecture.
wawa.essortment.com /napacabbage_rmca.htm   (862 words)

  
 Chinese Cabbage
Chinese cabbage is one of most popular vegetables in Asian countries.
In Mandarin Chinese, it is often referred to as Pe-Tsai (Bai Cai or Da Bai Cai in modern Chinese alphabet) which means white vegetable.
Chinese cabbage is not normally transplanted as a bare-rooted plant.
www.agrohaitai.com /leafveg/chinesecabbage/chinesecabbageinfo.htm   (293 words)

  
 Chinese Cabbage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Chinese cabbage is an example of a loose-leaf cabbage.
It has a more elongated, narrow shape than head cabbages and the cluster of leaves is not as densely packed.
The leaves of the Chinese cabbage are crinkly and light green in color with a thick, succulent midrib.
www.hort.purdue.edu /ext/senior/vegetabl/chinesecab1.htm   (47 words)

  
 An Asian treat: Chinese cabbage | The San Diego Union-Tribune
Chinese cabbage, a good addition to salads and stir-frys, can be planted now, as temperatures start to cool.
Chinese cabbage has both a good flavor and a high vitamin content – two good reasons to include it in your garden or container.
Chinese cabbage is also known as napa or tientsin cabbage.
www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20050918/news_1hs18sage.html   (868 words)

  
 Recipe for Chinese Chicken and Cabbage Soup   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
A distant descendant of the duck and cabbage soup traditionally made from Peking Duck.
Slice the cabbage lengthwise into slices about one inch thick.
Add the chicken, cabbage, ginger, chilis, mushrooms, and celery to the boiling water.
www.david-recipes.org /recipes/Chinese-Chicken-and-Cabbage-Soup.html   (177 words)

  
 Chinese Cabbage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The most common form of Chinese cabbage has a cylindrical tight head 4 inches thick and up to 18 inches long.
Chinese mustard has a loose head or rosette of dark green leaves.
Chinese mustard is less commonly available than Chinese cabbage in stores.
aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu /plantanswers/vegetables/chincabb.html   (210 words)

  
 HARTS Vegetable Seeds: Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chinese Cabbage, Chicory, Cicoria, Collards
Bok Choy Chinese Cabbage is tender, sweet, crisp and delicious, The leaves are excellent in salads, the stalks can be sliced into salads like celery, or stalks and leaves can be stir-fried alone or with other vegetables or meat.
Chinese Cabbage is used like lettuce in salads, cooked like spinach, shredded for slaw, steamed or stir-fried.
When Chinese cabbage plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin or transplant, spacing plants 18 inches apart.
www.yankeegardener.com /seeds/hartseed3.html   (2175 words)

  
 Chinese food recipes | Chinese cooking | free Chinese recipes | Cabbage with cream sauce
Remove the cabbage leaves, wash and cut into 2" long pieces, then into ½" wide strips (leafy portions may be cut in wider pieces).
Heat 4 Tablespoons of cooking oil in a wok, add the cabbage and stir fry in high heat for about 3 minutes, or until the cabbage is soft.
Pour the cabbage and the sauce on a platter, then pour the remaining sauce (from the bowl) on top.
www.chinesehomecooking.com /recipes/vegentofu/cabbagecreamsauce.htm   (214 words)

  
 Cabbage and Chinese Cabbage
Cabbage and Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa, Pekinensis Group) are cool-season vegetables that should be grown in early spring or fall.
Chinese cabbage forms dense heads that may be very upright and tall (Michihili types) or round and barrel-shaped (Napa types).
Chinese cabbage is best sown in late summer and fall rather than spring.
hgic.clemson.edu /factsheets/HGIC1303.htm   (972 words)

  
 Wegmans Fresh Products Produce Chinese Cabbage
This variety is also called Napa cabbage, Chinese Celery Cabbage, Wong Bok and Peking Cabbage.
Chinese cabbage has an elongated, pale green head with ribbed leaves that have a crinkly texture.
A cruciferous vegetable, cabbage contains natural chemical compounds that may be helpful in the prevention of certain types of cancer.
www.wegmans.com /kitchen/ingredients/produce/vegetables/chcabbag.asp   (68 words)

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