Overwintering guide
How to overwinter napa cabbage 'minuet'
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills napa cabbage 'minuet' in winter
Cutting napa cabbage 'minuet' hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering napa cabbage 'minuet' — FAQ
Does napa cabbage 'minuet' need to come indoors for winter?
Napa Cabbage 'Minuet' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 4 — winter lows around -34°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Napa Cabbage 'Minuet' is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move napa cabbage 'minuet' for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water napa cabbage 'minuet' in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills napa cabbage 'minuet' over winter?
Cutting napa cabbage 'minuet' hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.