Pak Choi seeds , Canton white cabbage

Pak choi, a type of vegetable, can be harvested in just 25-35 days after planting when it reaches its "Miao" (young, baby leaf) stage. However, it can also be left to grow for 45-50 days to reach full maturity before harvest.

Canton Pak Choi Chinese Cabbage Info: Brassica rapa var. chinensis. Also known as Canton's Choice, Bok Choi. Biennial. 70 days. 18-24" spacing. Produces a head of smooth, dark green leaves with thick white stalks. A great tasting cabbage that is enjoyed cooked or raw. Suitable for cool to warm seasons. Dark green leaves with white petioles. Plant in spring, summer, and fall for Miao or full maturity.

Cooking Tips

Cook in various dishes such as stir-fries, sautés, or braises. Rinse and separate stems, tear greens from ribs, and slice thinly. Harvest at 30-35 days for salads or cut into 1/2" slices for stir fry with oil, veggies, or meat. Can also be used in soups, ohitashi, and pickles.

• 1 oz - Approximately 11,250 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 45,000 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 180,000 Seeds

About Canton Pak Choi Chinese Cabbage: Chinese cabbage dates back to the 15th century in China, when a pharmacologist of the Ming Dynasty considered it nutritionally beneficial. Later it became the main ingredient in kim chi, the national dish of Korea; Japanese soldiers also discovered Chinese cabbage and took it home with them after the war. Americans became familiar with this vegetable in the late 19th century.
Canton Pak Choi Chinese Cabbage Germination: Prepare the soil with compost or organic matter; Chinese cabbage prefers full sun or partial shade, and grow best in temperatures from 45-75 F (7-24 C). Direct seeding works best, about 4-6 weeks before the last average spring frost date. Plant seeds 1/4" deep about 12" apart in rows about 12" apart; germination should take place in about 10 days. For a fall crop, direct sow in July.
Growing Canton Pak Choi Chinese Cabbage Seeds: Keep the soil evenly moist for the healthiest growth. If the sun gets too hot, Chinese cabbage tends to "bolt" or go to seed; in long periods of heat, some kind of shade may be helpful. Watch out for snails, as they will harm the plants.
Harvesting Canton Pak Choi Chinese Cabbage: Single leaves or the entire plant may be harvested, either at 28 days for the tender baby leaf stage or when a fully mature head at 50 days. For freshest taste, use within five days.