CYBEXIS Fi Hybrid Chinese Cabbage/Fresh Food Sweet Seeds 200 Seeds Seed  (200 per packet)

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS Pak Choi grows well in a slightly colder season and like other brassicas. Sow the seeds ½ inch deep directly in containers or garden beds at a distance of 3 to 4 inches. Sow the seeds in moderately moist soil at a specified distance. Wider distance between each plant will be ideal for a full-size plant of Pak Choi. Keep the plant well watered to avoid bolting. Best plants to plant pak choi next to are Marigold, Nasturtium, Rhubarb, Sage, Dill, Chamomile, Coriander, and Lettuce. GROWING REQUIREMENTS PESTS Flea beetle, powdery mildew, cabbage loopers, and cabbage worms are some common pests that can damage your pak choi plants by leaves small holes and brown leaves. Keep the soil properly moist to help the crop outgrow these pests. In addition to this, bolting can also be detrimental to your pak choi plants. SOIL For growing pak choi, use well-drained & crumbly soil. Avoid soil that can promote clogging and can damage plant roots. Pak Choi prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soil with ideal pH ranging between 6 to 7.5. SPOT Pak Choi grows well in full sun and can even tolerate part shade. The rule of thumb to follow is to provide more sun in really cool climates and provide more shade in hot climate areas. TEMPERATURE The optimum temperature to grow Pak Choi is 13 to 24°C(55 to 75°F). WATERING Pak choi plant prefers slightly moist soil. Hence it is important to never let the soil dry out. Regular watering and maintaining moisture level is paramount for the successful growth of the pak choi plant. Avoid wetting the foliage and water at the base of the plant. HOW TO HARVEST Pak Choi can be harvested when the leaves are mature. Leaves can be picked form a number of plants instead of harvesting the whole plant. The buds and flowers of the plant are edible along with the stem. Cut the stems at soil level and use outer leaves first. You can use pak choi in a number of recipes of your choice including soups, salads, stir fry's, braised recipes or can even consume it raw after washing.