Brassica oleracea (Chinese cabbage) Scansie F1 – Red variety for tasty and colorful salads

Attractive red Chinese cabbage

Brassica oleracea Scansie F1, better known as Scansie F1 red Chinese cabbage, is a unique and striking variety that combines a beautiful red color with a mild, delicate flavor. This variety is a real eye-catcher in the garden and on the plate, and is ideal for mixed salads, stir-fries, or as a colorful addition to traditional Asian cuisine.

Scansie F1 grows almost identically to green Chinese cabbage varieties, but offers the added benefit of a visually appealing red colour, which is retained in the kitchen and gives dishes a unique appearance.

Growing period and planting advice

Growing Scansie F1 requires similar conditions as green Chinese cabbage:

• Sowing time for pre-sowing: from March

• Direct sowing: from April to the end of July

• Plant out: end of April to end of August, at daytime temperatures above 16 °C

• Planting distance: 40 x 40 cm

Red Chinese cabbage grows best in nutrient-rich, well-drained soil that doesn't get waterlogged. Like other cabbage varieties, Scansie F1 is a heavy feeder and needs sufficient nutrients for optimal development of compact, firm heads.

Harvest and ripening

Scansie F1 is an early to mid-ripening variety:

• Ready for harvest: 70–75 days after planting out

• Ready to harvest from sowing: approximately 90 days

Thanks to the firm structure of the heads, Chinese cabbage is easy to harvest and keeps well into the fall. This makes Scansie F1 suitable for both fresh consumption and for cooking and storage.

Taste and culinary applications

The mild flavour of Scansie F1 makes it a versatile vegetable that can be prepared in many ways:

• Fresh in salads, where the red colour is a striking addition

• Stir-fries that retain their soft texture well

• Steamed or blanched, ideal for healthy meals

The red colour also makes Scansie F1 attractive for mixed vegetable mixes, where colour and taste go hand in hand.

Care and nutrition

To ensure optimal growth and tasty heads:

• Add organic fertilizer or compost when planting

• Water regularly, especially during warm periods

• Provide the plants with extra nitrogen-rich nutrients during the growing season

With this care, Scansie F1 produces firm, compact heads with a long shelf life and a striking red colour.

Features of Scansie F1

• Colour: red, remains attractive after harvest

• Head weight: average 1–1.5 kg

• Maturity: 70–75 days from transplanting, 90 days from sowing

• Cultivation: similar to green Chinese cabbage, suitable for multiple cultivations

• Soil: nutrient-rich, well-drained

• Nutrition: heavy feeder, extra fertilization recommended

Ideal for hobby gardeners and professional growers

Whether for a small vegetable garden or a professional grower, Scansie F1 red Chinese cabbage offers a reliable yield, an attractive color, and a mild, versatile flavor. Thanks to its firm heads and easy cultivation, this variety is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their vegetable garden or harvest with a red vegetable.