THE GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND YIELD OF HEADED CHINESE CABBAGE IN AUTUMN PROTECTED CULTURE IN TRANSYLVANIAN TABLELAND SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

Abstract

Headed Chinese cabbage (Brassica campestris var. pekinensis) is a member of the cole crops being an important fresh and processed vegetable in special in Asian countries. It can be cultivated in several periods of the year. The present research was conducted at University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj - Napoca. The aim of the research was the study of the behavior of several Chinese cabbage varieties and hybrids in autumn protected culture in Transylvanian Tableland specific conditions. The results showed that yields up to 63 t/ha can be obtain in these culture, if there is practiced an improved cultivation technology, most valuable variety being Granat.