{"product_id":"tokyo-bekana-heat-tolerant-lettuce-subsitute-seeds","title":"Tokyo Bekana Heat Tolerant Lettuce Subsitute Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eTokyo Bekana Seeds – Heat Tolerant Lettuce Subsitute \u0026amp; Fast Growing Asian Greens\u003cbr\u003eBrassica rapa var. chinensis\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 1 packet of approximately 100 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokyo Bekana is a fast-growing, tender Asian leafy green known for its soft, frilly lime-green leaves and mild, slightly sweet flavor. Often described as a cross between napa cabbage and loose-leaf lettuce, this versatile green can be harvested young for baby salad mixes or grown to full size for stir-fries, soups, wraps, and sautéed dishes. Unlike traditional cabbage, Tokyo Bekana does not form a tight head, making it quicker to mature and perfect for cut-and-come-again harvesting. It thrives in cool weather and grows beautifully in spring and fall gardens, but it can also tolerate light frost. Also, many hot climate gardeners have success growing it as a lettuce subsitute during the summer because it has decent heat tolerance. For best results, plant in rich, well-draining soil and keep consistently watered to prevent bitterness. Regular harvesting encourages fresh, tender regrowth. This is an excellent choice for gardeners who want high yields in small spaces, raised beds, or containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLANTING\u003cbr\u003eGermination: 7-15 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed Sowing Depth: 1\/4” deep, barely press the seeds into the surface of the soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSowing: Sow seeds indoors, in 4 inch pots, 4-6 weeks before your last spring frost date for a spring crop. Or for a fall crop, direct sow seeds outdoors about 3 months before your first winter frost date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDays to maturity: 50 days\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerrasgarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48025780945121,"sku":"CABB011","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/tokyo_bekana_seeds_3.jpg?v=1772201407","url":"https:\/\/www.jerrasgarden.com\/products\/tokyo-bekana-heat-tolerant-lettuce-subsitute-seeds","provider":"Jerra's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}