Asian Greens, Cabbage, Chinese ‘Matilda’ F1 (Brassica rapa)
Matilda is an industry leading quick growing, slow bolting new variety of medium size Chinese cabbage suitable for year round growing. Disease resistant. A slow bolting variety suited to year round growing. Sow seed in garden bed 3 seeds 1/2cm deep every 30-40cm from August until March. Thin to one seed.
When to sow: Summer to autumn
Where to sow: Direct in prepared garden bed
Depth to sow: 1/2cm
Aspect: Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.
Soil: Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil. Add lime if soil is too acid.
Spacing: Between plants 30cm; Between rows 40cm
Directions: Sow 3 seeds every 30cm and thin to one seedling after germination.