Variety characteristics:

• W1442 Juhongxin Orange-Heart Quick Napa Cabbage (Brassica rapa L., Pekinensis Group) is a compact, quick-heading Chinese cabbage selected for upright growth, bright-green outer foliage and distinctive orange-colored inner leaves. Plants form cylindrical, overlapping heads with smooth, hairless-looking foliage and tender leaf texture.
As the head develops, the interior leaves mature from golden yellow to orange, with the color becoming more noticeable after the head is opened and exposed to light. This unusual contrast gives the harvested cabbage an attractive appearance for fresh-market displays, stir-fries, soups, hot pot and other cooked preparations.
Under suitable fall-growing conditions, compact heads may be harvested approximately 45 days aftersowing. This is a source maturity reference rather than a guaranteed harvest date; temperature, day length, spacing, fertility and desired head size can significantly affect maturity.
This selection performs best when established as summer heat begins to moderate. In much of North America, late-summer sowing allows the crop to form heads during shortening days and cooler fall temperatures. Consistent moisture promotes tender leaves and more uniform heading.