Bok Choy

White Stem Pechay

Cabbage Family, Mild Flavor, Many Uses

Description

Bok Choy is a nonheading form of Chinese cabbage and is a popular leafy vegetable. It is a cool season annual vegetable that grows best with short days and moderate to cool temperatures. It is popular in salads, stir fry and soups.

Planting

Plant in late summer/fall for late fall/winter harvest or early spring for early summer harvest.

Care

Thin when seedlings are 2-4 inches. Keep soil moist. Fertilize with a complete fertilizer during the growing season.

Harvest

Cut entire plant above soil line. Remove outer leaves.

Hint

To prevent diseases rotate this crop to a different area of your garden each year.

Nutrional Value

Good source of Vitamins A, C, and Calcium.