Chinese cabbage 'Red choi'

Brassica rapa (Chinensis Group)

How to grow Chinese cabbage 'Red choi'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Red choi is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Red choi needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.1 to 7.8 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Red choi from seed

Aim to sow 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 9.75 inches (25.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 18°C / 64°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Red choi about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Red choi

Red choi is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Red choi

Other Names for Chinese cabbage 'Red choi'

Red pac choy