{"product_id":"cabbage-pak-choi-asian-greens","title":"CABBAGE-PAK CHOI-ASIAN GREENS","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow Pak Choi (Bok Choy)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBest grown in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eautumn and spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, or year-round in mild climates.  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAvoid hot weather, as high temperatures cause \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003ebolting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e(premature flowering) which is actually a good time to pick seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePak Choi \u003c\/b\u003e prefers fertile, well-drained soil\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e rich in organic matter with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdd composted soil or aged organic manure before planting for strong healthy sprouting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSow to a depeth of  0.5–1 cm (¼–½ in)\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e deep. And keep soil moist during germination\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpace thinly or transplant seedlings \u003c\/span\u003e20 - 0 cm (8 - 12 in)\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e apart in rows \u003c\/span\u003e30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGermination occurs best between \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003e13 - 24 °C (55 - 75 °F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e for crisp stems and tender leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePerfers full sun to partial shade or light shade in warm climates to reduce heat stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater consistently to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMulch to retain moisutre and prevent soil from drying out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFertilise with a balanced fertilise or one righ in nitrogen every 2 - 3 weeks to encourge leafy growth, but avoid excessive nitrogen late in the  growth cycle to prevent the stems from going soft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarvest in 6 - 8 weeks.   You can pick individual leaves for ongoing harvest or cut the entire heads off when mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional growing tips for \u003cstrong\u003ePak Choi-Asian Greens\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStagger your sowings: \u003c\/strong\u003e Sow small batches every 2-3 weeks instead of one big planting to avoid everything maturing at once - ideal for continuous harvests and less pest pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePartial-shade trick in warm climates:  \u003c\/strong\u003eIn hot weather, plant Pak Choi on the eastern side of taller crops (like tomatoes, corn, or trellised cucumbers) so it gets morning sun and afternoon shade - this helps prevent bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse a “moist-start” method:  \u003c\/strong\u003eBefore sowing, water the soil deeply, then sow seeds into the damp surface and lightly cover with dry soil. This reduces crusting and improves germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion cover mulch:  \u003c\/strong\u003eSurround plants with living mulch such as low-growing herbs (e.g., coriander or parsley) to shade the soil, conserve moisture, and deter flea beetles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrow under insect netting from day one:  \u003c\/strong\u003eFlea beetles and cabbage moths often attack seedlings early - placing fine mesh or netting immediately after sowing can prevent most infestations before they start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool-root hack:  \u003c\/strong\u003eIn warm regions, mulch heavily with straw or sugarcane to keep roots cool; heat around the base triggers stress and premature flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest “cut-and-come-again” style:  \u003c\/strong\u003eInstead of pulling the whole plant, cut leaves 2-3 cm (1 in) above the base - the centre will regrow for multiple harvests, extending the crop’s life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater early, not late:  \u003c\/strong\u003eWater in the morning, not evening - reduces humidity overnight and lowers the risk of fungal issues like downy mildew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquid compost tea boost:  \u003c\/strong\u003eA fortnightly watering with diluted worm tea or compost tea keeps the soil microbes active and boosts leaf quality without over-fertilising.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuccession trick with radishes:  \u003c\/strong\u003eSow radishes between Pak Choi rows - they germinate faster, mark the row spacing, deter pests, and are harvested before the Pak Choi matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade-cloth mini tunnel:  \u003c\/strong\u003eA 30-40% shade cloth tunnel can drastically extend the growing season in warm regions like Queensland — preventing bolting and keeping leaves tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-frame advantage:  \u003c\/strong\u003eIn cooler areas, grow under a clear plastic cold-frame or mini-greenhouse to maintain warmth and speed growth without full sun exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHeritage of \u003cstrong\u003ePak Choi-Asian Greens\n\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePak Choi (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e subsp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003echinensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e) is one of China’s oldest cultivated vegetables, dating back over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e1,500 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. The name “Pak Choi” comes from Cantonese, meaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e“white vegetable”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, while “Bok Choy” is its Mandarin counterpart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Originally grown in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eYangtze River Delta region\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, it spread across Asia and became a staple in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese cuisines. By the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e18th century\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, it was introduced to Europe through early trade routes and later to North America and Australia with Chinese migration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Today, Pak Choi remains a cornerstone of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAsian and global cuisine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, valued for its rapid growth, nutritional content, and adaptability to diverse climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Sources:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nlb.gov.sg\/main\/article-detail?cmsuuid=036310ef-ab08-4555-8c49-5b6358d790eb\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e \u003ci\u003eNational Library Board Singapore\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njaes.rutgers.edu\/pubs\/download.php?strPubID=FS1113\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e \u003ci\u003eRutgers University – NJAES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prosea.prota4u.org\/view.aspx?id=2155\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePROSEA – Plant Resources of South-East Asia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Direct Compost Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020602392948,"sku":"CBPC-AG","price":3.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/7171\/7748\/files\/CABBAGE_PAK_CHOI.webp?v=1785570873","url":"https:\/\/directcompostsolutions.com\/products\/cabbage-pak-choi-asian-greens","provider":"DIRECT COMPOST SOLUTIONS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}