Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Chun Mei Hybrid
45-50 days to maturity.Brassica rapa var chinensis. Chun Mei Pak Hybrid Choi Chinese Cabbage Seeds. Non-GMO, late maturing cool-season annual, hybrid. Chun Mei hybrid is very slow bolting standard large size shangai pak choi. It stands upright, and its leaves are dark green with broad, long, and shiny green petioles. It has good cold and heat tolerance and has a flexible planting time. Don’t skip on this nutrient-dense leafy vegetable in your garden this year! ~ 9,750 seeds per oz.
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Chun Mei - Hybrid
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Other Common Names: Ang chaithao, bai cai, bok choy, cai be trang, cai thia, cai thuong hai, celery mustard, Chinese chard, Chinese mustard, Chinese white cabbage, kala gowa, paak tsai, pak choi, pecai, pecal, pechay, petsai, petsay, phakkaat farang, phakkaet bai, qing cai, samho, sawi, sawi puhit, sesawi putih, shakushina, or tsing pak choi.
How to Grow Chun Mei Chinese Cabbage
These seeds can be sown numerous times throughout the year but does best when planted between early summer to early fall. Fertilizer or compost use promotes proper leaf color and development. Mulch when planting to dodge premature bolting, decrease rotting, and enhance soil moisture. This plant thrives on light but frequent irrigations. Always keep the soil uniformly moist.
High winds can be challenging for these superficial root systems; heap up soil around the base of the plants for protection. Consistent temperatures lower than 50 F (or a frost) causes bolting. Don’t cultivate brassicas in the same location more frequently than every 6th year.
Harvesting Chun Mei Chinese Cabbage
The leaves should look fresh and crisp when they are ready to be harvested. Cut individual outer leaves a few at a time. You can also remove the whole head a 0.25 inch above the ground.
Culinary Tips
All parts and stages of this plant are edible. When eaten fresh, it has a much stronger flavor than after it has been cooked. Use in steamed or braised dishes, stir-fries, or added to the soup. This variety is also excellent for juicing.
Tips From Our Gardeners
“Bok choy has a mirad of health benefits. For example, it is a fantastic source of plant-based vitamin B6. I highly recommend getting pak choi into your diet.“
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
Seeds Per Package
- 2 g packet - Approximately 700 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 9,750 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 39,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 156,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 780,000 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Brassica rapa var chinensis |
| Chun Mei Chinese Cabbage Color: | Evenly light and dark green, which fades to white at the base.
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Growing Info
| Days to Maturity: | 45-50 |
| Days to Germination: | 10-12 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 10-12 inches |
| Plant Height: | up to 12 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright leafy rosette |
| Soil Preference: | Open, fertile soil with good drainage; rich in organic matter. |
| Temperature Preference: | 50-70 F |
Other
| Plant Width: | 10-12 inches |
| Pests and Disease: | Grow these with a fine bug netting to safeguard them from pests such as root flies, beetles, caterpillars, and slugs. Common diseases are clubroot and bacterial rot. |