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When is chinese cabbage in season in Japan?

Chinese cabbage is in season in Japan from August to January. Peak season runs from September to December.

This leafy vegetable has a fresh flavour and a tender or crisp texture. Eat it raw or cook it in soups, stews and sautés.

Vegetable

Peak season: Chinese Cabbage

in Japan during September

Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Brassica
Scientific name:
Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis
January — Partial / shoulder seasonJanFebruaryFebMarchMarAprilAprMayMayJuneJunJulyJulAugust — Partial / shoulder seasonAugSeptember — Peak seasonSepOctober — Peak seasonOctNovember — Peak seasonNovDecember — Peak seasonDec🥬✓

Country season

Japan — Northern Hemisphere. In September, the meteorological season is autumn.

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

Grown commercially at national scale in Japan, one of the world's leading producers.

Major production

Seasonal periods

Peak-season periods per year in Japan for chinese cabbage: one.

In season

September – December

Partially in season

JanuaryAugust
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season