A Chinese vegetable with large green leaves on a thick white stem and grown for various purposes. It can be used to add to soups, salads, meats, and more. The leaves have a mild and aromatic taste.
Culture: The soil should be fertile and fertilized with compost or organic matter. Chinese cabbage grows best in full sun or partial shade at temperatures between 45 and 75 F (7-24 C). For direct sowing, sow 4-6 weeks before the last spring frost, 1/4″ deep, about 12″ apart. The seeds germinate after about ten days. For autumn sowing, direct sow in July. Harvest: The most delicate leaves are at the embryonic stage on the 28th day for, by the 50th day, the head of cabbage is fully ripe. Consume within five days. Seed Saving: Bok Choy should be dug up before the first heavy frost in regions with cold soil. Store the plants in sand or sawdust and plant them again in the spring. Collecting seeds from about six plants allows for the best genetic diversity. In warm climates, mulch the Bok Choy thickly for the winter. In the spring, the plant will bloom and pod. Wait until they turn brown and dry, cut them off, and let them dry completely. Remove seeds from pods, store them in a cool, dry place for up to five years. Notes:
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