🥬 PAK CHOI

Name: Brassica Rapa Chinensis "Pak Choi" 12cmPot
SKU: VR508PC
Price: 49.0 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Product Description

Pak Choi is a fast-growing Asian leafy vegetable producing attractive upright rosettes of crisp green leaves and thick, juicy pale-green to white stems. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavour and is excellent harvested young or allowed to develop into full-sized heads. It is particularly popular for stir-fries, Asian dishes, soups, salads and steaming. Pak choi can be harvested in approximately 4–10 weeks, depending on whether baby leaves or mature heads are wanted.

Common Names

Pak Choi
Bok Choy
Bok Choi
Chinese Cabbage
Chinese Chard

Correct Botanical Name

Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis

Product Details

Type: Leafy vegetable
Growth: Fast-growing
Leaf Colour: Green
Stems: Crisp, pale green to white
Flavour: Mild and slightly sweet
Harvest: Baby leaves or mature heads
Approximate Mature Size: Up to ±25 cm tall and wide, depending on variety

Recommended Growing Medium & Compost

Plant in rich, fertile, moisture-retentive soil with good drainage. Incorporate plenty of quality compost or vegetable-growing compost before planting. Pak choi performs particularly well in nutrient-rich soil that does not dry out.

Recommended Fertiliser

Use a balanced vegetable fertiliser during active growth. Regular feeding can help support vigorous leafy growth, particularly where the soil has limited nutrients.

Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, fertile and well-drained
Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist
Spacing: Approximately 20–25 cm apart for mature plants, depending on variety
Watering: Regular watering is important for tender, juicy stems
Avoid prolonged hot, dry conditions, which can encourage premature flowering.

Ideal Uses

Vegetable gardens
Raised vegetable beds
Containers and planter boxes
Asian-style gardens
Stir-fries
Soups and noodle dishes
Steaming
Fresh salads
Baby-leaf harvesting

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