Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Da Hong Winter Hybrid
10-15 days microgreens; 20-30 days baby leaf; 45 days full maturity. Brassica rapa var chinensis. Da Hong Winter Hybrid Pak Choi Chinese Cabbage Seeds. Non-GMO, cool-season annual, hybrid. Da Hong Winter variety is excellent for baby leaf production; it grows faster than the Da Hong Summer variety during the fall-winter season. The leaf color is violet-red with green petiole color. Leaves are oval-shaped and tolerant of cool temperatures. To have a harvest as long as possible, plant both varieties. ~ 9,500 seeds per oz.
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Da Hong Winter 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 Winter Chinese Cabbage
These seeds can be sown a variety of times throughout the year due to their short time to maturity. This variety does best when sown in late summer or autumn to grow during the fall or winter. 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. When high winds are a problem, mound up soil around the base of the plants to protect the roots. Avoid cultivating brassicas in the exact location more often than every six years. Consistent temperatures lower than 50 F (or a hard frost) can cause bolting.
Harvesting Da Hong Winter 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 quarter inch above the ground.
Culinary Tips
Every part and stage of this Pak Choi is edible. Use in steamed or braised dishes, stir-fries, or add to soup.
Tips From Our Gardeners
“The purple color (anthocyanin) is developed best at temperatures between 50-60℉. I recommend trialing different length and temperature exposures to get different shades of it.“
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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 Winter Chinese Cabbage Color: | Purplish green leaves and light green petioles. |
| Da Hong Winter 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 root flies, beetles, caterpillars, and slugs. Bok choy can get diseases such as clubroot and bacterial rot. |