Bok Choy, pak choi (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis)

Bok Choy, pak choi (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis) #1

Bok Choy, pak choi (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis) #2

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Unit price

1.82 € *

Base Price 0.06 €/10 seed

apx. $2.08

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4 €

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Availability: in stock

Item number: BRA08

Group:: Seeds
Seed quantity:: 3400
Botanical name:: b. rapa subsp. pekinensisbrassica rapa subsp. chinensis

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Description

Pak choi or bok choy (US spelling) is a fast growing cabbage plant which is traditionally cultivated in China. It can be prepared just like chard, the crunchy stems are as delicious as its leaves, especially when harvested young.

300 Pak choi seeds

Growing instructions

Pak Choi is very easy to cultivate. The plants need a row spacing of approx. 40cm. Sowing: Direct sowing in June-August (do not sow too early!). Harvest from August. Likes sheltered places with loose soil, and especially benefits from protection against wind.

Details: Plant description & care

Plant family:: Brassicaceae
Root system :: Shallow roots
Flower colour:: Yellow
Flowering period :: AprilMay
Location:: Sun
Water requirements:: Moderately moist
Lifecycle :: Annual
Winter hardy up to:: 0 °C

Sowing & cultivation

Sowing time outdoors:: AugustJulyMarch
Sowing depth:: 1 – 2 cm
Best germination temperature :: 18 – 22 °C
Planting distance approx.:: 25 x 25 cm
Maturation time (days):: 50 – 65

Companion planting

Bad intercropping partners:: CabbageKohlrabiRadishRadisheslauch
Good intercropping partners:: BeetrootBush beansCarrots CucumbersLettucePeasSpinachTomatoes

Other names

German names:: bok choibok choychinesischer blätterkohlchinesischer senfkohlpak choipak choypaksoipok choi
English names:: bok choypak choi
French names:: bok choychou chinoischou de chinepak choï
Spanish names:: pachoy
Italian names:: pak–choi