Bok Choy - Chinese White Cabbage
Delicate, sweet flavour, a crisp and crunchy texture and packed with nutritious goodness. This traditional variety has juicy, snow-white stems.
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Crisp, succulent green stems, and deep jade-green leaves. Shanghai Bok Choy has a compact habit, growing to a height of 20cm. Usually harvested when young and tender, its mild and delicate flavour makes it a favourite for steaming or stir frying. Baby leaves are delicious in salads.
Features
- Crisp & tender
- Heat tolerant
- Green stems
Product details
How
Sow direct where they are to grow or in seed trays of Yates® Black Magic® Seed Raising Mix. Cover lightly, firm down and keep moist. Thin out or transplant when about 5-6cm high.
Care
Choose a sunny, well-drained position. Add Yates® Thrive® Natural Blood & Bone before planting. Water regularly and apply Yates® Thrive® Soluble Fertiliser fortnightly. Protect from snails and slugs.
Hint
Control leaf-eating caterpillars with Yates® Success® Ultra. Avoiding stress from heat or drought will prevent plants bolting to seed.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
| Plant space |
25-35cm |
| Sow depth |
3mm |
| Germination |
7-10 days |
| Germination (days) |
8 days |
| Row space |
40-60cm |
| Maturity |
6-8 weeks |
| Maturity (days) |
49 days |
| Botanical name |
Brassica campestris var. Chinensis |
Choy Sum - Chinese Flowering Cabbage
Crisp and succulent stems and small yellow flowered tips make it a classic vegetable in Chinese cuisine. Try it stir-fried with garlic & oyster sauce, or steamed and dipped in soy sauce - delicious!
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