{"product_id":"merlot-red-dragon-chinese-cabbage-hybrid-f1-seeds-brassica-rapa","title":"Merlot Red Dragon Chinese Cabbage Hybrid (F1) seeds - Brassica rapa","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n        \u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\n            **Shipping Information**\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. For orders under $15, we use a mailing envelope (without a tracking number) with an estimated delivery time of 5-15 days. If you prefer a tracking number, you can choose either the $4.5 shipping for 3-5 days or the $60 expedited shipping service for 2-3 days during the checkout process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. Orders exceeding $15 are dispatched via USPS Ground (3-5 days) and include a tracking number at no additional shipping fee.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMerlot Red Dragon Chinese Cabbage \u003cbr\u003eHybrid (F1) seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSCIENTIFIC NAME:\u003cbr\u003eBrassica rapa\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE:\u003cbr\u003eChinese cabbage performs best in the gradually decreasing day length and cooler temperatures of late summer but can be grown successfully in the spring if careful attention is paid to prevent bolting. For spring and early summer transplanted crops, be sure to wait until the last frost date to transplant or direct seed the crop. Young plants may bolt to seed prematurely if they are exposed to frost or over a week of sub 50°F (10°C) nights.\u003cbr\u003eDAYS TO MATURITY:\u003cbr\u003eFrom date of transplanting; add 14–21 days for direct seeding.\u003cbr\u003eTRANSPLANTING:\u003cbr\u003eSpring-planted crops: Sow 2 seeds per cell 1\/4\" deep in 72-cell plug trays. If possible, keep soil temperatures above 75°F (24°C) until germination and then maintain air temperature at 60–70°F (16–21°C). Transplant out in 3–5 weeks, around the last frost date (see notes on bolting above), taking care not to disturb roots; water-in plants. Summer\/fall-planted crops: Start seedlings as described above in mid-to-late June or direct seed from late May to mid-July as described below.\u003cbr\u003eDIRECT SEEDING:\u003cbr\u003eSow 3–4 seeds every 12–18\" (thin to one plant) in rows 18-30\" apart from late May to mid-July.\u003cbr\u003eAVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE:\u003cbr\u003e1,000 seeds\/333', 5M\/1,666', 66M\/acre at 3 seeds\/ft. in rows 2' apart.\u003cbr\u003eINSECT PESTS:\u003cbr\u003eControl flea beetles and cabbage root maggots with floating row covers from day of planting.\u003cbr\u003eDISEASE:\u003cbr\u003eAdhere strictly to a preventive program including: (1) long crop rotations with non-brassica crops, (2) clean starting mixes and outdoor seedbeds, and (3) strict sanitation practices. Johnny's Selected Seeds only sells seed lots of Chinese cabbage that have tested negative for black rot (Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris) and black leg (Phoma lingam).\u003cbr\u003eHARVEST:\u003cbr\u003eCut when heads are very firm.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jfstradetools","offers":[{"title":"5+","offer_id":50013809836280,"sku":"CY0E3ZW","price":0.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/0995\/6344\/files\/Output_285.jpg?v=1784341948","url":"https:\/\/jfstradetools.com\/products\/merlot-red-dragon-chinese-cabbage-hybrid-f1-seeds-brassica-rapa","provider":"Jfstradetools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}