Chinese cabbage 'Canton bok pak choy'

Brassica rapa (Chinensis Group)

How to grow Chinese cabbage 'Canton bok pak choy'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Canton bok pak choy is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Canton bok pak choy requires a loamy soil with a ph of 6.1 - 7.8 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Canton bok pak choy from seed

Look to ensure a distance 9.75 inches (25.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Canton bok pak choy about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Canton bok pak choy

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Canton bok pak choy is a tender plant.

Harvesting Canton bok pak choy

Other Names for Chinese cabbage 'Canton bok pak choy'

Canton bok choy, Canton pak choy, Canton bok choi, Canton pak choi