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Asia Mustard Vegetable Tokyo Bekana [Brassica rapa var. japonica]
Asia Mustard Vegetable Tokyo Bekana [Brassica rapa var. japonica]
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Tips to reduce water use
Tips to reduce water use
We recommend mulching the beds.
Experience has shown that covering the ground with hay or straw can reduce evaporation by 80%. Keeping the beds evenly moist will create an optimal moist microclimate under the mulch. This not only helps the plants to grow, but also reduces the water consumption enormously. On our farm we only water every 2-3 days and irrigate a 200 m2 cultivation area in the Algarve in Portugal with 500l of water. Our beds are always moist, which promotes plant growth and crop quality.
It is also advisable to keep the beds moist at all times.
Even if the bed is not used for a certain period of time. Drying out the soil causes a huge reduction in the micro- and macro-organisms in the soil, resulting in an infertile soil.
Tests have shown that the addition of water to the entire bed is lower over a longer period of time than if it is only poured selectively. Due to the small volume of the poured areas, as opposed to the large dry volume, they dry out faster than if the entire volume of the bed were filled with moisture.
Similar to heating in an apartment.
Maintaining an energy level always requires less energy than having to reach this level again and again.
Shippping and pickup information
Shippping and pickup information
Shipping
We offer CTT shipping for seeds worldwide! With us you always get a tracking number to track your parcel. The shipping costs differ depending on the continent.
Here is a list of regions and prices:
National Shipping Portugal (with Azores and Madeira Islands)
Envelope or Parcel up to 500g = €4.50
Parcel up to 2kg = €8
Parcel more than 2kg = €16
Europe shipping
Envelope up to 100g = €7
Parcel up to 500g = €9.50
Parcel up to 1kg = €14
Parcel up to 2kg = €20
Parcel more than 2kg = €40
United States shipping
Envelope up to 100g = €8.50
Parcel up to 500g = €15.50
Parcel up to 1kg = €24
Parcel up to 2kg = €33.50
Parcel more than 2kg = €67
World shipping (to all other areas)
Envelope up to 100g = €7
Parcel up to 500g = €14
Parcel up to 1kg = €21
Parcel up to 2kg = €31.50
Parcel more than 2kg = €63
After completing your order when you check out, you will receive an order confirmation email from us with your tracking number.
Pick up
You can pick up your order at any time by appointment at our farm or at the markets we visit. The possible pick-up options will be displayed to you directly when you check out.
Markets we visit can be found above in the menu bar under"Market Dates"
The Asian mustard vegetable Tokyo Bekana is an annual cabbage plant from Japan. It has a loose head and slightly wavy green leaves with ruffled edges and distinctive white veins that extend across the surface. Tokyo Bekana is crispy and tender with a mild, sweet and spinach-like taste with mild peppery nuances. Large leaves can be used for cooking, young leaves are also good as an addition to salads. The mustard herb is winter-hardy in mild climates, but in cooler areas the variety requires light winter protection.
General information
Plant family: Brassicaceae
Lifecycle: Annual
Days until harvest: 50 days
Plant hight approx: 70 cm
Root type: Deep and shallow rooter
Nutrient requirements: High
Water requirements: Medium
Winter hardiness: until -10°C
Location: Semi shady until sunny
Soil: Permeable, moist, nutrient rich, humus rich, loamy
pH value: 6.5 to 7
Information on sowing and planting
Germ type: Dark germinator
Sowing depth: 1-2 cm
Best germination temperature: 10-15°C
Germination time: 7-10 days
Plant-, row distance: 30x30 cm
Optimal mix culture: Bean, Pea, Endive, Kohlrabi, Spinach, Tomato, Celery
Unfavorable mix culture: Cabbage, Radish, Horse radish, Mustard
Planting information
In areas with long-lasting high temperatures, Asia vegetable is sown in autumn with decreasing temperatures from September to December. In more northerly cooler areas, sowing takes place in spring from March to May.
It is usually sown in rows, but pre-cultivation with planting out as a seedling also makes sense.
This variety prefers a semi-shady to sunny location with sufficient water and nutritious soil.
For a longer harvest period, the flower bases should be broken out and care should be taken not to damage the cabbage heart when harvesting.
Other names
Latin botanical names: Brassica rapa var. japonica
English names: Asia mustard vegetable
German names: Asiatisches Senfgemüse
Portuguese names: Vegetal de mostarda asiática
Spanish names: Verdura de mostaza asiática
French names: Légume moutarde d'Asie
Ingredients
Tokyo Bekana is an excellent source of fiber, which can aid digestion. It contains vitamins A, C and K to protect the body from environmental damage. It also contains some magnesium, calcium, iron and folic acid.
Potent germination capacity: 3-4 years
- Made with love and in harmony with nature
- All seeds and seedlings for further propagation
- Our seeds are always checked for germination quality at regular intervals
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