Chinese Cabbage 'Bok Choy' extra dwarf

Chinese Cabbage 'Bok Choy' Extra Dwarf (Brassica rapa var. chinensis), Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine

Chinese cabbage 'Bok Choy' Extra Dwarf is a miniature variety , ideal for early harvests and small spaces. Its slightly wrinkled dark green leaves contrast with its short and wide white petioles , forming compact heads of 6 to 15 cm in height .

This tender and tasty cabbage is perfect for stir-fries, soups and salads . It is easy to grow in early and late season , as it does not tolerate summer heat . Suitable for indoor and aeroponic cultivation , it offers rapid and continuous growth .

Characteristics of the variety

Type : Annual
Plant habit : Compact
Plant height : 6 to 15 cm
Foliage : Dark green, slightly wrinkled
Petioles : White, short and wide
Maturity : 35 to 60 days
Tolerance : Sensitive to high heat
Use : Stir-fries, soups, salads

?? Cultivation method

?? Exposure : Full sun or partial shade
?? Sowing : Direct sowing 2 to 3 weeks before the last frost or in August for a fall harvest
?? Sowing depth : 6 mm
?? Germination temperature : 18-22°C
? Germination time : 5 to 10 days
?? Spacing : 15 cm between plants
?? Watering : Regular, well-drained soil

To avoid premature bolting , choose spring or autumn cultivation , protected from extreme heat.

Use and special features

?? A crunchy and versatile vegetable
Ideal for Asian dishes , its mild and slightly sweet taste adapts to many preparations.

?? Perfect for indoor and aeroponic growing
Its fast and compact growth makes it ideal for small spaces.

?? Cold tolerant, but heat sensitive
Best suited for early and late season crops .