Japanese Pak Choi

Japanese Pak Choi

Latin name: Brassica rapa var. chinensis

Japanese Pak Choi is a fast-growing and nutritious leafy vegetable with juicy, crispy stems and dark green leaves. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and is often used in stir-fries, soups, salads and steamed dishes. The variety is cold-hardy and can be grown both spring and fall for a continuous harvest.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 1 g seeds
• Sowing time: April–August (direct sowing) or February–March (pre-cultivation)
• Harvest time: May–October
• Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm
• Plant distance: 20–30 cm
• Row spacing: 30 cm
• Height: 30–40 cm
• Location: Sun to partial shade
• Soil type: Nutrient-rich, moisture-retaining but well-drained soil
• Watering: Regular, keep the soil evenly moist

Cultivation tips:

• Can be harvested as baby leaf or allowed to grow to full size.
• Protect against snails and cabbage butterfly larvae with non-woven fabric.
• Sow in batches for continuous harvest throughout the season.

Use: Perfect in wok, soups, salads and lightly steamed as a side dish.

Japanese Pak Choi is an easy-to-grow and fast-growing vegetable with a mild, crunchy flavor that goes well in many different dishes.