Brassica rapa var. chinensis. Elevate your garden and culinary creations with West Coast Seeds Jade Spring F1 Pac Choi. This short-season, fast-growing hybrid variety of Yu Tsai Sum (Choi Sum) produces tender stems with the texture of lightly steamed asparagus and a sweet, mild taste. Perfect for stir-fries, salads, and soups, the delicious flavor of Jade Spring F1 will have you eating it raw, straight from the garden. Consistently uniform, this variety shows minimal signs of pest or disease damage, making it an ideal choice for gardeners.
Key Features:
- Sweet & Mild Taste: Tender stems with a delightful flavor.
- Fast Growing: Short season variety that matures in just 35-45 days.
- Uniform Growth: Consistently high-quality plants with minimal pest or disease damage.
- Versatile Use: Perfect for raw consumption, stir-fries, salads, and soups.
- Hybrid Seeds: Reliable growth and excellent yield.
Growing Information:
- Matures in: 35-45 days (Hybrid seeds)
- Seed Count: 1g
Difficulty: Easy
We Recommend: For growers seeking uniformity and excellent flavor, consider Mei Qing Choi (MU553). Urban gardeners might prefer Toy Choi (MU522) for its compact size and wonderful taste.
Season & Zone:
- Season: Cool season
- Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Timing: Direct sow with frost protection (a cloche or heavy row cover) as early as late winter, or without protection from four weeks before the last frost date to eight weeks after. Sowing short rows every 2-3 weeks ensures a constant harvest. Sow again in late summer, and provide frost protection as the first frost date approaches.
Starting Instructions:
- Depth: Sow 3-4 seeds 5mm-1cm (¼-½”) deep in each spot.
- Spacing: Thin to the strongest plant at a spacing of 15-20cm (6-8") between plants in rows 30-45cm (12-18") apart.
Growing Tips: Ideal pH: 6.0-6.8. Use 1 cup of complete organic fertilizer per 3m (10') of row. Harvest Choi Sum just before flowering and keep plants well-watered. Watch for signs of bolting in Pac Choi and harvest quickly once flower buds appear.
Harvesting: Use a sharp knife to cut plants at ground level when ready. Plant several short rows every couple of weeks for a prolonged harvest.
Seed Info: In optimal conditions, at least 70% of seeds will germinate. Usual seed life: 3 years. Per 100' row: 260 seeds, per acre: 114M seeds.
Diseases & Pests: Protect young seedlings from slugs and woodlice by keeping the garden free from debris and excess water. Use lightweight row cover to protect plants from flea beetles and cabbage moths.
Grow delicious and versatile Jade Spring F1 Pac Choi from West Coast Seeds. Ideal for health-conscious gardeners and culinary enthusiasts, this Pac Choi is a flavorful and easy-to-grow addition to any garden.
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Brassica rapa var. chinensis. Elevate your garden and culinary creations with West Coast Seeds Jade Spring F1 Pac Choi. This short-season, fast-growing hybrid variety of Yu Tsai Sum (Choi Sum) produces tender stems with the texture of lightly steamed asparagus and a sweet, mild taste. Perfect for stir-fries, salads, and soups, the delicious flavor of Jade Spring F1 will have you eating it raw, straight from the garden. Consistently uniform, this variety shows minimal signs of pest or disease damage, making it an ideal choice for gardeners.
Key Features:
- Sweet & Mild Taste: Tender stems with a delightful flavor.
- Fast Growing: Short season variety that matures in just 35-45 days.
- Uniform Growth: Consistently high-quality plants with minimal pest or disease damage.
- Versatile Use: Perfect for raw consumption, stir-fries, salads, and soups.
- Hybrid Seeds: Reliable growth and excellent yield.
Growing Information:
- Matures in: 35-45 days (Hybrid seeds)
- Seed Count: 1g
Difficulty: Easy
We Recommend: For growers seeking uniformity and excellent flavor, consider Mei Qing Choi (MU553). Urban gardeners might prefer Toy Choi (MU522) for its compact size and wonderful taste.
Season & Zone:
- Season: Cool season
- Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Timing: Direct sow with frost protection (a cloche or heavy row cover) as early as late winter, or without protection from four weeks before the last frost date to eight weeks after. Sowing short rows every 2-3 weeks ensures a constant harvest. Sow again in late summer, and provide frost protection as the first frost date approaches.
Starting Instructions:
- Depth: Sow 3-4 seeds 5mm-1cm (¼-½”) deep in each spot.
- Spacing: Thin to the strongest plant at a spacing of 15-20cm (6-8") between plants in rows 30-45cm (12-18") apart.
Growing Tips: Ideal pH: 6.0-6.8. Use 1 cup of complete organic fertilizer per 3m (10') of row. Harvest Choi Sum just before flowering and keep plants well-watered. Watch for signs of bolting in Pac Choi and harvest quickly once flower buds appear.
Harvesting: Use a sharp knife to cut plants at ground level when ready. Plant several short rows every couple of weeks for a prolonged harvest.
Seed Info: In optimal conditions, at least 70% of seeds will germinate. Usual seed life: 3 years. Per 100' row: 260 seeds, per acre: 114M seeds.
Diseases & Pests: Protect young seedlings from slugs and woodlice by keeping the garden free from debris and excess water. Use lightweight row cover to protect plants from flea beetles and cabbage moths.
Grow delicious and versatile Jade Spring F1 Pac Choi from West Coast Seeds. Ideal for health-conscious gardeners and culinary enthusiasts, this Pac Choi is a flavorful and easy-to-grow addition to any garden.
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