Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Shanghai - 5 Lb Bulk ~480000 Seeds - Non-GMO, Heirloom - Asian Garden Vegetable & Microgreens

Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Shanghai. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Annual. Brassica rapa Chinensis group. Also known as ang chaithao, cai be trang, cai ngot trang nho, cai thia, cai thuong hai, Chinese kang choy, chingensai, ging cai, green baby pak choy, kala gowa, nai pe tsai, paak tsai, pak choy, pecai, pecal, pechay, petsai, petsay, phakkaat farang, phakkaet bai, qing cai, samho, sawi, sawi puhit, sesawi putih, Shanghai Chinese chard, Shanghai choy sum, Shanghai pak choy, Shanghai pak tsoi, xiao bai cai, you cai, yu tsai. 10-15 days microgreens; 20-30 days baby leaf; 45 days full maturity. Cool-warm season. This green stem variety is very popular in South China. It has an attractive hourglass shape with glossy, dark green leaves, and thick petioles that are tender and very delicious. It is high yielding and known for its heat tolerance. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost to early summer or late summer/early fall. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Optimum growing temperatures are in the 60s°F. Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50°F may result in bolting. Mulch fall crops to avoid premature bolting. Harvest when about 8-10" tall. Can be steamed, stir-fried, and braised. Use in soups, for ohitashi, and pickles. ~6000 seeds / oz.