Cabbage, Seeds, Pak Choi - QD-2 Express - Hybrid

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How to Grow QD-2 Express Cabbage

Prepare fertile, well-draining soil. Sow seeds in the spring after the last frost to early summer, or late summer/early fall. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Optimum growing temperatures are in the 60s°F. Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50°F may result in bolting. Mulch fall crops to avoid premature bolting.

Harvesting Pak Choi

This pak choi is fully harvestable at 50 days for full maturity. Harvest when about 8-10” tall. It is ideal to harvest pak choi in the mornings before the heat of the sun removes moisture from the leaves. Cut the short root stem below the base and lift away the head of the cabbage.

Pak Choi can also be harvested to cut-and-come-again by cutting only the outer leaves 2" from the base. New leaves will grow, and you can continue harvesting 1/3 of the cabbage at a time

Culinary Tips

Use in stir-fries and salads or even braise. To prepare, rinse well and separate the stems before tearing leaf greens from ribs. For stir fry, cut into 1/2" slices and saute with oil, vegetables, and/or the meat of your choice.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"These seeds can be sown directly into the ground for a fall crop. For spring, start indoors 6-7 weeks before the last frost date, or use transplants. When the heads are dense and firm, they are ready to be harvested. When ready, harvest quickly to prevent bolting and a bitter taste."

- Sarah Hartzog, True Leaf Market Writer and Customer Service Representative

Seeds Per Package:

• 2 g packet - Approximately 700 Seeds‬
• 1 oz - Approximately 10,000 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 40,000 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 160,000 Seeds
• 5 lb - Approximately 800,000 Seeds