Chinese cabbage 'Shanghai Pak Tsoi'

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Shanghai Pak Tsoi is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Planting Shanghai Pak Tsoi in loamy soil with a ph of between 6.5 and 7.0 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 5.94 inches (15.24 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.5 inches (1.27 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Shanghai Pak Tsoi about 14 days before your last frost date.

As Shanghai Pak Tsoi is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.