Tokyo Bekana
Easy to Grow
Non-GMO & Natural
High Germination Rate
Loved by Chefs
25 Seeds+
🥬 Tokyo Bekana Napa Cabbage Seeds
Brassica rapa var. pekinensis
A tender Asian green with a delicate touch 🌿✨, Tokyo Bekana produces light-green, frilly leaves that resemble a cross between lettuce and napa cabbage 🥗💚. Mild, crisp, and juicy, it’s often enjoyed young as baby greens or allowed to mature for loose, leafy heads. Heat-tolerant, fast-growing, and bolt-resistant, this Japanese variety is beloved by chefs for its versatility in both raw and cooked dishes.
👅 Flavor Profile:
Mild 🥗, sweet 🌸, with a buttery crispness 🧈🌿.
🍴 Culinary Uses:
🥗 Harvest baby leaves for fresh salad mixes
🍲 Add mature leaves to soups & noodle bowls for delicate sweetness
🥟 Stir-fry with garlic & sesame for a light side dish
🥬 Use as wraps for grains, meats, or tofu
🍛 Incorporate into curries & hotpots for tender texture
👨🍳 Chef’s Pitch:
Tokyo Bekana is the chef’s tender napa 🥬👨🍳✨. Its soft, frilly leaves bring a mild sweetness and buttery crunch to salads, stir-fries, and broths. A versatile green that’s fast, prolific, and reliable — perfect for farm-to-table menus and Asian-inspired dishes.
🌱 Growing Notes:
🪴 Annual, loose-headed napa type, 12–18” tall
🌿 Lime-green, frilly, lettuce-like leaves
⏱ Harvest baby leaves in 25–30 days, full maturity in 45–55 days
🌞 Thrives in cool weather but tolerant of summer heat
📦 Cut-and-come-again harvest style extends productivity
✨ Quick Facts:
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Latin Name: Brassica rapa var. pekinensis (‘Tokyo Bekana’)
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Habit: Annual, loose-headed napa cabbage
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Size: 12–18” tall, leafy clusters
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Flavor: Mild, sweet, buttery crisp
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Culinary Uses: Salads, stir-fries, soups, wraps, hotpots
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Special Use: Baby leaf or full-size harvests
Tokyo Bekana
Seeds with Heritage
Asian Vegetables Worth Growing
From tender bok choy to crisp Asian greens, these vegetables bring centuries of culinary tradition straight to your garden. Carefully selected for adaptability, strong germination, and authentic flavor, our varieties thrive in diverse climates while delivering the unmistakable taste of Asian cooking. Whether stir-fried, steamed, or served fresh, these crops transform everyday meals into nourishing, flavor-rich dishes.
Fresh from Tradition
Premium Asian Culinary Seeds
Our Asian vegetable seeds are hand-picked for growers and cooks who value authenticity and reliability. Each packet represents living food heritage — open-pollinated, non-GMO, and selected for both vigor in the garden and quality in the kitchen. From Japanese mizuna and Chinese cabbage to Thai basil and beyond, these seeds deliver vibrant greens and aromatic flavors that chefs trust and home gardeners love. Taste the difference from seed to plate with vegetables rooted in Asia’s rich culinary legacy.
Frequent Asked Questions
Q: Are your seeds suitable for home gardeners and professional chefs?
Absolutely! Our seeds are chosen for exceptional flavor, vibrant growth, and reliable yields—perfect for home gardens, restaurant kitchens, and culinary professionals alike.
Q: What does “heritage” or “heirloom” mean for your seeds?
Heritage and heirloom seeds are traditional varieties passed down through generations, valued for their flavor, history, and ability to be saved and replanted.
Q: How high is the germination rate of your seeds?
Our seeds are tested for high germination rates, ensuring strong, healthy plants when grown under proper conditions.
Q: Do you offer rare or specialty varieties?
Yes—we pride ourselves on offering unique, flavorful, and hard-to-find varieties that bring diversity and richness to your culinary creations.
