Pak Choi Growing Guide

Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis

Pak Choi

Crop Rotation Group

Brassicas (Cabbage family) ●

Soil

Rich, moist soil enriched with plenty of well rotted compost.

Position

Sun or partial shade preferred.

Frost tolerant

Yes.

Feeding

Not required if good soil.

Spacing

Single Plants: 35cm (1' 1") each way (minimum)
Rows: 30cm (11") with 40cm (1' 3") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Sow direct into final growing position. Pak choi can also be started in containers.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Use fine mesh or exclusion netting over the summer to prevent butterflies laying eggs on the underside of leaves - caterpillars can destroy these plants. Keep soil moist in dry weather.

Harvesting

Harvest when plants reach a suitable size.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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