Shanghai Green Pak Choi Asian Green

If you love stir-fry—or just tasty vegetables—these easy-to-grow greens are a must! This popular pak choi matures early and has thick, dark-green leaves and light-green petioles shaped like an hourglass. This variety has excellent heat tolerance and adapts well to most areas provided temperatures stay between 50-80°F. Chefs and home cooks alike tout its tender leaves and excellent flavor. (aka Pac Choy, Bok Choy) 45-50 days full heads, 35-40 days baby choy. ±14,500 seeds/oz.

• 45-50 days full heads, 35-40 days baby choy
• ±14,500 seeds/oz
• Conventional
• Mild flavor
• Light green stems and leaves
• Bolt resistant

This variety works for:

• Fresh eating
• Stir-fry
• Soup

Shanghai Green Pak Choi is most often used in Asian cuisine and can serve as a replacement for Napa cabbage. Despite it's appearance, the leaves are quite delicate.

Try sautéing leaves and adding them to dishes that include garlic, ginger, mushrooms, soy sauce, and chilies.

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed to prevent premature flowering. Can also be planted in late summer for a fall crop. Seeds will germinate in 4-7 days. Plant in full sun to partial shade.

• Direct Seed: 1" Apart
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Rows Apart: 18"
• Thin: 6-12" Apart