Chinese Cabbage Pak Choi
Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
Fast-growing Asian cabbage with tender leaves and white stalks. Grown in spring and summer in open ground, cold-hardy and requires minimal care. Perfect for salads and light dishes.
Stages of growth
Planting calendar
How to care
Not required
Moisten the seedbed before sowing
- •Sow seeds at depth 1—1.5 cm
- •Space seeds 20—30 cm apart
- •Keep soil moist until sprouts appear
Difficulty growing
Suitable for beginners. Minimal maintenance, error-resistant.
Growing conditions
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Soil preparation
Planting parameters
💡Preparation Tips
- •Dig the bed to a depth of 25-30 cm
- •Add compost or humus (5-10 kg per m²)
- •If necessary, adjust pH with lime or peat
Frequently asked questions(5)
Sow seeds outdoors in April—May (early harvest in June) and July—August (summer harvest in September—October). The plant is cold-hardy and tolerates temperatures as low as +5°.
From sowing to harvest takes 40—50 days depending on temperature. At temperatures above 25°, development accelerates but leaves become more bitter.
Water every 1—2 days when young and 2—3 times per week during rosette formation. Soil should be slightly moist but not waterlogged.
Tiny black beetles chew holes in young plant leaves. If you see damage, dust cabbage with wood ash or treat with pyrethrin-based insecticide.
Yes, pak-choi allows you to cut lower leaves as it grows. The full rosette is harvested at 40—50 days old, or individual leaves can be cut earlier.
Benefits and nutrition
Benefit information coming soon
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