A very popular variety of Pak Choi. Has dark green leaves and white celery-like stalks that have a mild, slightly peppery flavor. Slow bolting and very uniform in size. Look for a firm compact head with fresh leaves and use fresh if possible as it does not store very well.
SKU: 132514
Botanical Name: Brassica rapa subsp. Chinensis
Growing Information
Safe for Bees
Grows Best In:
Full Sun
Days to Germination:
7 to 14 days
Water Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to Maturity:
40 to 50 days
Key Features
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Fill Weight (grams): 0.7
Approximate Seed Count: 275-300
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Tolerance: Slow to bolt
Flavor: Slightly peppery
Preparation Ideas: Add to soups and stir-fries.
Instructions
Growing Instructions:
Start pack choi seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in your area. Follow the seed depth and spacing guidelines indicated below. Once all danger of frost has passed, seedlings should be hardened off before planting in their growing location. Seedlings should be transplanted according to the plant and row spacing directions below. Regularly monitor your plants and ensure that the soil remains moist , but not soggy while they establish themselves in their new environment. Pak Choi grows quickly and more seeds can be succession planted every 3-4 weeks until August for a continuous supply.
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Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2")
Seed Spacing: 1.3 cm (1/2")
Plant Spacing: 30 cm (12")
Instructions for Nutrient Care:
Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.
Suggestions
Growing Suggestions:
Pak choi is an excellent crop for cut and come again. Baby leaves are ready to pick in as little as 30 days – snip off individual leaves, only taking a few from each plant. Plants will continue to produce fresh leaves for repeated pickings until they start to flower. The young leaves can be used raw in salads or add to stir-fries.
Pak choi likes cool, damp conditions, so keep plants well watered and in light shade, especially in summer.
Row covers can be used to protect plants from pests such as cutworms and slugs and from summer heat.