Tokyo Bekana

Tokyo Bekana

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Tokyo Bekana
  • Tokyo Bekana
Tokyo Bekana

Tokyo Bekana

A cousin of Chinese cabbage and nicknamed “space cabbage” for its inclusion in special trials, try leaves raw or cooked.

$4.99
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Perfect for...

slaws or stir-fries

Yield

Bountiful

Care Level

Beginner

First Harvest

1-2 Months

Care and Harvest

✂️ Pruning: Check the roots monthly and trim any that are brown or extending past the yPod. Snip any yellow or brown leaves if they appear.

🌱Harvesting: For ongoing harvest, snip the outer leaves just above the base of the plant once they reach 4 inches tall to let the inner leaves continue to grow. Leave 1/3 of the plant if you want it to continue growing. To harvest the full head, wait until it reaches maturity, then harvest from the base.
Taste and Use

Enjoy this versatile green raw in salads and slaws, or cooked in stir-fries, soups, or steamed dishes. Tokyo Bekana is a great ingredient for adding extra crunch to dishes, and it makes a wonderful lettuce wrap.
Origin

A descendent of Chinese loose-heading cabbage introduced to Japan by soldiers returning home from war, Tokyo Bekana is cultivated for its ability to mature quickly and tolerate heat. For these reasons, the International Space Station chose Tokyo Bekana as one of its varieties in testing, leading to its nickname, “space cabbage”.