Organic Chinese cabbage 'Pak-Choï Shanghai'

Latin name Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
Quantity per packet Around 250 seeds
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Bulb
identification
Latin nameBrassica rapa subsp. chinensis
FamilyBrassicaceae
CycleAnnual
Bulb typeVegetable
Quantity per packAround 250 seeds
Product
description

The organic 'Pak-Choi Shanghai' Chinese cabbage is a compact and refined variety that brings a beautiful freshness to the vegetable garden, both with its dense appearance and its delicate flavor. With its tender white stems and dark green spatula-shaped foliage, Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis forms a small flared bouquet that is as decorative as it is productive. Its crisp texture and natural sweetness make it a highly prized ingredient in the kitchen, where it integrates equally well into salads, stir-fries, soups, and steamed dishes. In the garden, its rapid growth gives an impression of immediate generosity, ideal for frequent harvests and successive crops. This variety likes sunny exposures and well-drained soils, where it develops tender foliage and fleshy, high-quality ribs. Highly sought after in Asian cuisine, it also easily finds its place in family vegetable gardens thanks to its simple cultivation and culinary versatility. Its lower and more compact format is particularly suitable for small spaces, containers, and early harvests. It is an elegant, tasty, and easy-to-grow vegetable, perfect for enriching the garden with fine textures and quick harvests.

Garden
placement
Where to plant Salad, stir-fry, soup, steam, pot culture
Planting
and care
ExposureSun
Planting periodMay to August
Planting depth0.5 to 1 cm (0.2 to 0.4 in)
Rooting temperature18 to 22°C (64 to 72°F)
WateringRegular
Soil typeWell drained
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Bloom periodSummer
Harvest45 days after sowing
Companion plantsCarrots, radishes, beans
Plants to avoidStrawberries, potatoes
Size
and growth
Height15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in.)
Spread20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in)
Rooting / establishment5 to 10 days
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