Bok Choy, commonly known as Pak Choi, is a cool-season leafy vegetable grown for its tender leaves and thick white leaf stalks. The plant forms a compact rosette with smooth green leaves and crisp stems that develop quickly in cooler growing conditions. Bok Choy grows best in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture and moderate temperatures. It is commonly cultivated in vegetable gardens, raised beds, and container plantings where it matures relatively quickly and can be harvested during the cool growing season.
Features
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Cool-season leafy vegetable with tender leaves and crisp stalks
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Compact rosette growth suitable for garden beds and containers
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Fast-growing plant adapted to cooler temperatures
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Suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and container planting
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Produces leafy growth during spring and autumn growing seasons
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
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Common Name (US): Pak Choi
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Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable seeds
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Growth Habit: Upright leafy annual plant
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USDA Zones: 2 to 11
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Planting Season: Early spring or late summer
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Growing Season: Spring and autumn
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Sowing Season:
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Zones 2 to 6: April to June or August to September
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Zones 7 to 11: March to May or September to November
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Germination Time and Conditions: 5 to 10 days at 15 to 22 C in moist, well-drained soil
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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
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Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate watering to keep soil evenly moist
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Mature Plant Size: 12 to 18 inches height; 8 to 12 inches spread
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Plant Spacing: 8 to 12 inches between plants
