Small Gai Choi Seeds produce a compact, fast-growing leafy vegetable known for its tender, mild-flavored green leaves. This cool-season annual thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, fertile soil. Small Gai Choi is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container growing. It matures quickly and can be harvested continuously, making it ideal for salads, stir-fries, and other culinary uses.
Features
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Compact, fast-growing leafy vegetable
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Produces tender, mild-flavored green leaves
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Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers
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Thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil
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Quick-maturing; supports continuous harvesting
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Ideal for fresh culinary use
Specifications
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Scientific name: Brassica rapa var. chinensis
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Common name (US): Gai Choi
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Seed type / variety: Leafy vegetable variety
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Growth habit: Low-growing, leafy annual
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USDA zones: 3 to 10
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Planting season: Spring and fall
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Growing season: Spring through early summer; fall
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Sowing Season: Early spring or late summer
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Sowing season months: March to May; August to September
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Germination time and conditions: 5 to 10 days at 60 to 75 F in moist soil
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Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Watering needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
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Mature plant size: 8 to 12 inches tall; 6 to 10 inches spread
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Plant spacing: 6 to 12 inches apart