Minara Chinese Cabbage (Napa Cabbage) Seeds No. 5401

Grow Your Own Chinese Cabbage — Firm, Crisp & Endlessly Useful

A true Asian kitchen workhorse, Minara Chinese Cabbage Seeds (No. 5401) produce firm, dense heads with pale green, tightly packed leaves — crisp, mildly sweet, and incredibly versatile across Thai, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cooking. From hot pots and soups to dumplings and kimchi, Chinese cabbage (napa cabbage / phak kat khao) is an essential crop for any Asian cooking enthusiast in Australia.

Why You'll Love Growing These

• 🌱 Firm, dense heads — tightly packed, crisp leaves with a mild, lightly sweet flavour
• ⚡ Fast-growing — ready to harvest in as little as 60–75 days from sowing
• 📦 Large, impressive heads — great value from a single plant, perfect for sharing and batch cooking
• ✅ Easy to grow — a reliable cool-season crop for Australian autumn and winter gardens
• 🇹🇭 Authentic Asian variety — phak kat khao (ผักกาดขาว) used in Thai suki, Chinese hot pot, Japanese nabe, and Korean kimchi

How to Grow

Sow seeds directly into well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny to partly shaded position. Plant 0.5–1cm deep, spacing 30–40cm apart to allow heads to develop fully. Water consistently to keep soil moist — irregular watering can cause bolting. Chinese cabbage grows best in cool conditions — ideal for Australian autumn and winter gardens (March–August). Harvest whole heads when firm and dense, cutting at the base. In warmer conditions, harvest earlier to prevent bolting.

In the Kitchen

Chinese cabbage (napa cabbage) is an Asian kitchen essential — use in Thai suki (Thai-style hot pot) with seafood, meat, and dipping sauce for an authentic communal dining experience. Add to Chinese hot pot, Japanese shabu shabu, or Korean jeongol for a classic hot pot green. Use as a dumpling or gyoza filling with minced pork and ginger. Make Korean kimchi for a bold, fermented condiment. Stir-fry with garlic and oyster sauce for a simple, nutritious side. Use raw in slaws and salads for a crisp, refreshing crunch.

About Minara

Minara is a trusted Thai seed brand known for quality vegetable seeds that deliver reliable germination and high-yield crops for home gardeners and small-scale growers.

Available at Chang Market — your trusted source for Thai and Asian groceries and garden supplies in Australia.