Quantity
Around 250 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Brassicaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
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.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.5 to 1 cm (0.2 to 0.4 in)
Establishment temperature
18 to 22°C (64 to 72°F)
Establishment time
5 to 10 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Fertile and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSummer
Harvest50 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCarrots, radishes, beans
Avoid planting withStrawberries, potatoes
Salad, steamed, stir-fried, boiled, potted plant
