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Brassica rapa chinensis 'Mei Quing Choi'
Pak Choi, Chinese Celery Cabbage, Chinese White Cabbage
| Cabbage, Broccoli, Collards and Cauliflower, plus the less-often-grown Kohlrabi, Mustard Greens, Chinese Cabbage and Turnips, all belong to this family. All are cool-weather vegetables, rich in vitamins A and C and a good source of fiber. Best when matured during fall or when temperatures remain between 40º and 70º F. Cole crops tolerate early spring and late fall frosts, but aside from Collards, do poorly in hot weather. For summer crops, start seed indoors and transplant seedlings outdoors 4 to 6 weeks before last frost. Heavy feeders of nitrogen and potash, they like a soil pH between 6 to 7.5. Sow shallow-rooted plants no more than 1 inch deep. For fall crops, start seed from mid to late summer. In mild winter areas, plant from late summer through early spring for harvest from fall to spring. Watch for many pests including cabbage lopper, root maggots, cabbage worm and flea beetles, plus diseases such as club root, damping off, mildew and fusarium yellows. To reduce the risk of diseases and pests, plant where cole crops have not been grown for 3 years, and maintain proper soil pH. |
Its pale green stalks and dark green leaves form perfect vase-shaped heads that reach 6 inches tall. Matures early in 45 days. Resists bolting in warm weather.
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Attributes - Brassica rapa chinensis 'Mei Quing Choi'
Plant Type: Annual
Height: 4 in. to 6 in.
Width: 4 in.
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Notes: Edible. Susceptible to Beetles, Caterpillars, Root Rot.
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