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Brassica rapa
USDA organic. Also known as bok choi. A fast-growing crop for spring & fall. Vase-shaped Pak Choi plants have plump, juicy white stalks & deep green leaves. Flavour is mild, sweet & crunchy. High in nutrition & perfect for quick and delicious stir-fries.
| Light | Full sun |
| Row Spacing | 18-24 in. |
| Plant Spacing | 8-10 in. |
| Planting depth | 1/4 in. |
| Days to Germination | 7-10 days |
| Plant Height | 12-16 in. |
Gardener's Notes: Plants thrive in cool weather. In early spring, as soon as the ground can be worked, sow seeds 2 inches apart into rich, fertile, well-drained soil. When several inches tall, thin or transplant seedlings 8 inches apart so plants have room to mature. Keep well weeded and watered. Fertilize monthly with a high nitrogen fertilizer. Harvest when heads are plump and well filled out. Sow again in late summer for fast growing fall crop.
Description
Brassica rapa
USDA organic. Also known as bok choi. A fast-growing crop for spring & fall. Vase-shaped Pak Choi plants have plump, juicy white stalks & deep green leaves. Flavour is mild, sweet & crunchy. High in nutrition & perfect for quick and delicious stir-fries.
| Light | Full sun |
| Row Spacing | 18-24 in. |
| Plant Spacing | 8-10 in. |
| Planting depth | 1/4 in. |
| Days to Germination | 7-10 days |
| Plant Height | 12-16 in. |
Gardener's Notes: Plants thrive in cool weather. In early spring, as soon as the ground can be worked, sow seeds 2 inches apart into rich, fertile, well-drained soil. When several inches tall, thin or transplant seedlings 8 inches apart so plants have room to mature. Keep well weeded and watered. Fertilize monthly with a high nitrogen fertilizer. Harvest when heads are plump and well filled out. Sow again in late summer for fast growing fall crop.
