Use: fresh vegetable, potherb

Generally speaking, there are two main types of Napa cabbage. There is the Chee-foo type (also known as Chiifu or Wong Bok) and the Chihili type4. The Chee-foo type has broad, light-green leaves and a dense head that is slightly longer than it is wide. The Chihili type has a looser head that is nearly three times longer than it is wide; the leaves are a darker green, thinner and coarser in texture4. The Crop Profile/PMSP database, including this document, is supported by USDA NIFA. General Production Information An average of 180 acres of napa cabbage was grown per year between 1995 and 19992. An average of 120,020 cartons of napa cabbage was produced between 1995 and 19992. The average value of production of napa cabbage was 366 thousand dollars yearly, between 1995 and 19992. Napa cabbage is produced in Maricopa, Pinal and Yuma counties. Land preparation and growing expenses for napa cabbage are approximately $1.30/carton5. Harvest and post harvest expenses for napa cabbage are approximately $2.15/carton5. Cultural Practice