{"product_id":"ga-chou-chinois-ching-chiang-shanghai-pak-choi-bio","title":"Organic Chinese Cabbage 'Ching Chiang Shanghai Pak Choi'","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"290\"\u003e Organic 'Ching Chiang Shanghai Pak Choi' Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa) from Gaia seed company, an early and very adaptable heritage pak choi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eThe 'Ching Chiang Shanghai' pak choi forms \u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"368\"\u003ecompact, open plants\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"423\"\u003etender, smooth, medium-green leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e borne on \u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"481\"\u003epale green, spoon-shaped stems\u003c\/strong\u003e . The foliage is supple, juicy, and delicate, offering a \u003cstrong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"569\"\u003emild and balanced flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e , ideal for both young crops and slightly more mature plants. Its harmonious and regular shape makes it an easy variety to incorporate into intensive or successive plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eearly-maturing\u003c\/strong\u003e heirloom variety, this pak choi has been selected for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"912\"\u003ehigh tolerance to harsh conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e , including \u003cstrong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"937\"\u003eheat\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"951\"\u003erain\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"965\"\u003ecold\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"983\"\u003ehumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e . It remains stable where other varieties quickly bolt (go to seed). Ideally harvested when it reaches about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e , it offers a tender texture and excellent cooking qualities, with a flavor further enhanced by autumn harvests after a few cool nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beans, Beetroot, Cabbage, Carrot, Cucumber, Marjoram, Peas, Strawberries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eSpread\/carry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, compact\u003cbr data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15 cm at maturity\u003cbr data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eQuantity per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 180 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Environmentally friendly product\u003cbr data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heritage variety, very early maturing, tolerant to climatic stresses, mild flavor, ideal for successive harvests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eLeaf color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eTexture\/flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender, juicy leaves, mild taste\u003cbr data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Down to -7°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003eSow \u003cstrong data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003edirectly outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eearly spring to mid-summer\u003c\/strong\u003e , at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003ea depth of 0.6 to 1.2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e , initially spacing the seeds about \u003cstrong data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003e2.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart. 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