• Quite similar to green Chinese cabbage in flavour
• The flavour profile is mild and sweet, with no bitter aftertaste
• Its texture is crisp and crunchy, holding crunchiness even when lightly blanched
• When used as a raw shred in dishes, it adds defined freshness and crunch while still allowing other ingredients to shine
• Similarto traditional Chinese cabbage, red Chinese cabbage has outstanding shelf-life
• Chinese cabbage is known to store as a whole head in cold storage for several months without breaking down
• As a cut or shredded product, Chinese cabbage does not oxidise (discolour on the cut surface) like lettuce or other vegetables. This trait makes it exceptionally well suited for ready-to-eat salad mixes
- Fairbanks Seeds have a range of varieties of Red Chinese cabbage, these varieties have different strengths that allow for year round production by commercial growers
- Red Chinese cabbage requires care when growing and can be susceptible to calcium deficiencies (which lead to some internal rots)
- Some varieties are bred for colour intensity, others for ease of growing. Please consult the team at Fairbanks Seeds for the variety most suited to your needs
- Rich in vitamins C and A, as well as zinc, calcium and fibre
- Naturally low in fat and calories
- Its deep burgundy colour is due to the presence of anthocyanins, (nutrients responsible for pigment in fruits and vegetables) which also serve as powerful antioxidants
- Anthocyanidine levels are one of the key considerations in categorising ‘Super Foods’. Their consumption is linked to preventing cardiovascular disease, cancer and boosting cognitive function
- Red Chinese cabbage has been shown to have similar levels of anthocyanidine to Blueberries – a highly regarded ‘Super Food’
Where to Buy:
Seeds:
- Commercial quantities of seeds can be purchased either directly from Fairbanks Seeds or Fairbanks Seeds NZ, through their major distributors in Australia E.E. Muir & Sons, or by request at your local horticultural supply store.
Seedlings:
- Red Chinese Cabbage is often stocked as part of a ‘Super-Food’ range at Bunnings Warehouse in Australia, occasionally you can also find it at other home garden nurseries from time to time.
- For commercial growers, simply contact your regular commercial nursery for supply.
Produce
- Regular commercial production is now underway in South-East Queensland, ask your green grocer or providore to source some for you at the Wholesale Markets in your capital city.
