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Chinese Vegetable 'Bok Choy Shanghai' (Brassica rapa var. chinensis) – Offered by Ferme Tourne-Sol
Shanghai Bok Choy is a variety of Chinese cabbage that forms a compact rosette with glossy green leaves and juicy pale green stems . Its taste is mild and slightly sweet , perfect for salads, stir-fries and soups . Very fast to grow, it can be harvested whole or in successive leaves for continuous production .
Type : Leafy vegetable
Plant habit : Compact rosette
Spread : 20 to 30 cm
Plant height : 15 cm
Quantity per pack : 500 seeds
Maturity : 40 to 50 days
Companion plants : Carrot, peas, lettuce, dill
Enemy plants : Cabbage, radish, mustard (risk of attracting the same pests)
? Sow directly in open ground from the beginning of spring or at the end of summer to avoid excessive heat which encourages seed to rise.
? Space the plants 15 to 20 cm apart in rows 30 cm apart to allow them to develop well.
? Water regularly to keep the soil fresh and ensure a tender texture to the stems.
? Harvest from 15 cm in height by cutting at the base or by taking the outer leaves to prolong production.
Rich in fiber, vitamins A, C and K , Shanghai Bok Choy promotes bone health and the immune system .
With its rapid growth, crunchy texture and mild flavor , it is a must-have in the vegetable garden and the kitchen.
