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Name: Pac Choi, Chinese White Cabbage Variety: (see below) Family: Brassicaceae
Nutrient Richness (of 65): 22 Calories/Cup: 33 Origin: Asia
Vitamins (highest in) : K, C, Fiber, Manganese, B6, Folate, Omega 3
Zones: All Exposure: Part shade in warm climates

Water: Regular
Type: Annual Persistence: Evergreen
Height: to 1 ft Spread: to 1 ft Growth Rate: Fast
Start Seeds: Outdoors August-September Transplants: October-November Begin Harvest: November

Features:

  • Succulent stems good in stir fry
  • Grows quickly from seed

Varieties:

  • China Choi
    • Bok Choi type with long thick stems
  • Taisai
    • Non-heading type
  • Violetta
    • Bok Choi with purple leaves

Considerations:

  • Plant in monthly intervals

Kitchen Use:

  • Salad
  • Stir Fry