Hilton is an early variety of Chinese cabbage, forming well-shaped and compact heads. It tastes best raw in coleslaws and salads, as well as cooked. Suitable for short-term storage at low temperature. Grows well in the ground.
The most important features:
- early variety
- shapely, compact heads
- raw and for cooking
- for short-term storage in the cold
- for cultivation in the ground
Cultivation:
- sowing in March (spring-summer collection) or in June (autumn collection)
- planting seedlings in April or July
- planting with a root ball
Position and care:
Fertile, humus-rich, moist, non-acidic soil. Abundant fertilization. Sunny position.
Tips:
- Avoid sowing on the longest days of summer, Chinese cabbage may bolt.
- Water regularly, the leaves will be crispy.
- Plant the seedlings with a root ball.
- Store the heads in the refrigerator or a cool cellar.
Most frequent questions:
When to sow? In March or in June.
How to eat it? Raw or cooked.
Can it be stored? Briefly, at a low temperature.
What kind of soil does it need? Fertile, moist, non-acidic.
When to plant seedlings? In April or July.
Why does it sprout? During a long day and the heat.
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