Pak Choi White Stem Cabbage

Pak Choi White Stem, also known as Bok Choy, is a popular Asian green recognized for its crisp texture and mild, slightly peppery flavor. This cool-season biennial is grown as an annual, with smooth dark green leaves and thick white stalks forming a compact, vase-like head. Maturing in just 45 to 60 days, it is rich in vitamins A, C, and K.

At a glance

• Variety: Pak Choi white stem (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis)
• Type: Heirloom Asian green, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Days to maturity: About 45 to 60 days
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Form: Compact, vase-like with white stalks
• Use: Stir-fries, soups, salads

Best for

• Stir-fries and Asian dishes
• Soups and broths
• Quick cool-season harvests
• Fresh salads and slaws
• Nutrient-rich home cooking

How to grow

Direct sow or transplant into fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade, growing in the cool weather of spring and fall to prevent bolting. Keep evenly moist. Harvest whole heads at maturity or pick outer leaves as needed.

Flavor profile

Mild and slightly peppery with crisp white stalks and tender, succulent green leaves.

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