Bok Choy, Pak Choi, Celery Mustard, Chinese Chard, Chinese Cabbage 'White Stem'

Brassicarapa var. chinensis

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lawndale, California

Shawnee Mission, Kansas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Los Angeles County, CA (Zone 10a) | August 2010 | positive

These are really very tasty. I like eating very young plants raw, nice crunchy and slight tanginess. The mature head is great tossed into...Read More

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