Bok Choy - Chinese White Cabbage
Delicate, sweet flavour, a crisp and crunchy texture and packed with nutritious goodness. This traditional variety has juicy, snow-white stems.
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Crisp, succulent green stems, and deep jade-green leaves. Shanghai Bok Choy has a compact habit, growing to a height of 20cm. Usually harvested when young and tender, its mild and delicate flavour makes it a favourite for steaming or stir frying. Baby leaves are delicious in salads.
Features
- Crisp & tender
- Heat tolerant
- Green stems
Product details
How
Sow direct where they are to grow or in seed trays of Yates® Black Magic® Seed Raising Mix. Cover lightly, firm down and keep moist. Thin out or transplant when about 5-6cm high.
Care
Choose a sunny, well-drained position. Add Yates® Thrive® Natural Blood & Bone before planting. Water regularly and apply Yates® Thrive® Soluble Fertiliser fortnightly. Protect from snails and slugs.
Hint
Control leaf-eating caterpillars with Yates® Success® Ultra. Avoiding stress from heat or drought will prevent plants bolting to seed.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED
| Plant space |
25-35cm |
| Sow depth |
3mm |
| Germination |
7-10 days |
| Germination (days) |
8 days |
| Row space |
40-60cm |
| Maturity |
6-8 weeks |
| Maturity (days) |
49 days |
| Botanical name |
Brassica campestris var. Chinensis |
Choy Sum - Chinese Flowering Cabbage
Crisp and succulent stems and small yellow flowered tips make it a classic vegetable in Chinese cuisine. Try it stir-fried with garlic & oyster sauce, or steamed and dipped in soy sauce - delicious!
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