Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Chun Yu Hybrid
40-50 days to maturity.Brassica rapa var chinensis. Chun Yu Hybrid Pak Choi Chinese Cabbage Seeds. Non-GMO, warm-cool season annual, hybrid. This is a medium size shanghai pak choi hybrid with medium maturity. The plant has a compact shape with dark green leaves and short petioles, good tolerance to heat and cold, and is very slow to bolt. Chun Yu is suitable for spring, summer, and fall planting. It can also be used as Shanghai Pak Choi and Shanghai Miao. ~ 6,000 seeds per oz.
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Chun Yu - 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 Yu Chinese Cabbage
These seeds can be sown numerous times throughout the year due to their short period to maturity. Use fertilizer or compost more than once during cultivation. Mulch when planting to avoid premature bolting, decrease rotting, and improve soil moisture. This plant thrives on light but frequent irrigations. Always keep the soil evenly 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℉ (or a frost) causes bolting. Don’t cultivate brassicas in the same location more frequently than every 6th year.
Harvesting Chun Yu Chinese Cabbage
The leaves should look fresh and crisp when it is time to harvest them. Cut individual outer leaves a few at a time. You can also remove the whole head a 1/4 inch above the ground.
Culinary Tips
All parts and stages of this plant are edible. When eaten fresh, it has a much stronger flavor. Use in steamed or braised dishes, stir-fries, or added to the soup. This variety is also excellent for juicing.
Tips From Our Gardeners
“The thick leaves of this bok choy are delightful when sliced and stir-fried with sesame oil, a bit of sugar, garlic, and ginger. The perfect, refreshing snack or side dish.“
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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 |
| Chun Yu Chinese Cabbage Color: | Even light and dark green throughout. |
| Chun Yu Chinese Cabbage Flavor: | Mild cabbage to celery flavor |
Growing Info
| Days to Maturity: | 40-50 |
| Days to Germination: | 10-12 Days |
| Row Spacing: | 10-12 inches |
| Plant Height: | up to 12 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright leafy rosette |
| Soil Preference: | Open, fertile soil with 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. |