Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Da Hong Summer Hybrid
10-15 days microgreens; 20-30 days baby leaf; 45 days full maturity. Brassica rapa var chinensis. Da Hong Summer Hybrid Pak Choi Chinese Cabbage Seeds. Non-GMO, cool-season annual, hybrid. Da Hong Summer is slightly denser than other purple pak choi, forming a more developed head, and firmer petioles. Its heat tolerance is higher than many other pak choi, and it can also weather greater temperature fluctuations between day and night without bolting. ~ 9,500 seeds per oz.
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Da Hong Summer 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 Hong Summer Chinese Cabbage
These seeds can be sown multiple times throughout the year due to their short time to maturity. This variety does best when sown in early spring or summer to grow during the mid-summer to late. Use fertilizer or compost multiple times. Always keep the soil evenly moist.
Mulch when planting or transplanting to avoid premature bolting, reduce rotting, and improve soil moisture; light but frequent irrigations. High winds can mean trouble for these shallow root systems; mound up soil around the base of the plants to protect the roots. Consistent temperatures lower than 50℉ (or a frost) cause bolting. Don’t cultivate brassicas in the exact location more often than every 6th year.
Harvesting Da Hong Summer Chinese Cabbage
Harvest leaves when they look fresh and crisp. Cut individual outer leaves, a few at a time, or remove the whole head a 1/4 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 soup.
Tips From Our Gardeners
“If you want to develop that deep purple color, I recommend exposing the plants to temperatures between 50-60°F. This encourages the anthocyanins to develop, which give the leaves the violet-red look.“
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
Seeds Per Package
- 2 g packet - Approximately 680 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 9,500 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 38,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 152,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 760,000 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Brassica rapa var chinensis |
| Da Hong Summer Chinese Cabbage Color: | Purpleish green leaves and light green petioles. |
| Da Hong Summer Chinese Cabbage Flavor: | Mild cabbage to celery flavor |
Growing Info
| Days to Maturity: | 10-15 days microgreens; 20-30 days baby leaf; 45 days full maturity. |
| Days to Germination: | 10-12 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 10-12 inches |
| Plant Height: | up to 12 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright, rosette of leaves. |
| 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. |