Organic Chinese cabbage 'Pak-Choï Prize'

Latin name Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
Quantity per packet Around 250 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameBrassica rapa subsp. chinensis
FamilyBrassicaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAround 250 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0054
Product
description

Organic 'Pak-Choi Prize' Chinese cabbage is a compact and generous variety that brings visual freshness and great culinary versatility to the vegetable garden. With its broad, tender white stems topped with dark green leaves, Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis forms an elegant silhouette reminiscent of both the crisp rib of celery and the suppleness of Asian leafy greens. Its delicate texture and mild flavor make it a highly prized vegetable, as enjoyable raw in salads as it is lightly stir-fried, boiled, or steamed. In the garden, its rapid growth provides a real sense of abundance, especially when young plants develop vigorously in fertile, well-drained soil. This variety thrives in bright conditions and moderate temperatures, which promote fleshy stems and tender foliage. Easy to grow, it is suitable for both beginner gardeners and lovers of Asian vegetables looking to quickly harvest a neat and flavorful crop. Its clean, compact habit beautifully structures the rows of the vegetable garden, while promising fresh and crisp harvests. It is a simple, productive, and refined vegetable, perfect for enriching the season with soft textures and subtle flavors.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodMay to August
Sowing depth0.5 to 1 cm (0.2 to 0.4 in)
Germination temperature18 to 22°C (64 to 72°F)
Germination time5 to 10 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Fertile and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Salad, steamed, stir-fried, boiled, potted plant
Bloom period
Summer
Harvest
50 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in.)
Spread20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Carrots, radishes, beans
Avoid planting with
Strawberries, potatoes
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