The first records of the cultivation of Napa cabbage date back to the 15th century from around the Yangtze River. From there, it made its way to Korea and Japan to spread with Chinese emigrants to other continents in the 19th century. In China, Napa cabbage is a symbol of prosperity and often adorns glass and porcelain figurines there.
It is not as nutritious as Brassica oleracea or bok choi because it does not have large amounts of vitamins K and A in its composition.
