Organic Pak Choi

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Soil Association Organic Logo          Brassica Rapa Var Chinensis – 0.89g – Approx 400 seeds      

Pak Choi is a cold tolerant vegetable making it ideal for growing in our cooler months.

Its juicy, spoon shaped leaves are mild in taste.

A key ingredient in Asian cuisine, pak choi can either be used as a salad leaf or can be blanched, steamed or stir fried but care should be taken not to overcook it as you want to retain a crunch in the stalk.

Pak Choi seeds should be direct sown from spring to early summer and again in late summer. Early and late sowings can be made under cover. The plants should be watered regularly as they grow to avoid bolting.

Seed Story

Pak Choi, also known as Bok Choi, originates from China and has been recorded as far back as 5th Century.

It is traditionally eaten during Chinese New Year, particularly in Hong Kong where it is believed too represent luck, prosperity and the blessings of a long life.

Pak means ‘100’

Choi means ‘wealth’