Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Da Cheong Chae Hybrid
35-40 days to maturity.Brassica rapa var chinensis. Da Cheong Chae Hybrid Pak Choi Chinese Cabbage Seeds. Non-GMO, cool-season annual, hybrid. This variety has qualities of both Tatsoi and Pak Choi--round, dark green leaves and an upright growth habit. Harvest individual leaves for salad or the whole plant for cooking. It can be grown all year round in mild climate areas and is rich in essential vitamins and minerals. Great for open-field growing. Very attractive in flower beds. Not recommended for container gardens. ~ 6,000 seeds per oz.
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Da Cheong Chae 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 Da Cheong Chae Chinese Cabbage
These seeds can be sown multiple times throughout the year due to their short time to maturity. Use fertilizer or compost multiple times. Mulch when planting or transplanting to avoid premature bolting, reduce rotting, and improve soil moisture; light but frequent irrigations. Always keep the soil evenly moist.
High winds can be problematic for these shallow root systems; mound up soil around the base of the plants for protection. Consistent temperatures lower than 50 F (or a frost) cause bolting. Don’t cultivate brassicas in the exact location more often than every 6th year.
Harvesting Da Cheong Chae Chinese Cabbage
The leaves will look fresh and crisp when it is time to harvest them. Cut individual outer leaves a few at a time, or remove the whole head a .025 inch above the ground.
Culinary Tips
All parts and stages of this Pak Choi are edible. Eat fresh or use in steamed or braised dishes, stir-fries, or added to the soup. This variety is also excellent for juicing.
Tips From Our Gardeners
“This variety of bok choy is as ornamental as it is edible! Intersperse it in your flower bed for a wonderful base layer of deep leafy green rosettes. I recommend impatiens and pansies.“
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
Seeds Per Package
- 2 g packet - Approximately 430 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 6,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 24,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 96,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 480,000 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Brassica rapa var chinensis |
| Da Cheong Chae Chinese Cabbage Color: | Deep kale-green with white petioles and veins. |
| Da Cheong Chae Chinese Cabbage Flavor: | Mild cabbage to celery flavor |
Growing Info
| Days to Maturity: | 35-40 |
| Days to Germination: | 10-12 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 10-12 inches |
| Plant Height: | up to 12 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Low growing leafy rosette |
| Soil Preference: | Open, fertile soil with drainage and rich in organic matter. |
| Temperature Preference: | 50-70 F |
Other
| Plant Width: | 10-12 inches |
| Pests and Disease: | Grow these under a fine bug netting to protect them from pests such as root flies, beetles, caterpillars, and slugs. The most common diseases are clubroot and bacterial rot. |