| Common name(s) | Bok choy |
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| Botanical name | Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis |
| Plant Care |  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance. |
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| Categories | |
| Foliage | An upright clump of dark green leaves, each with a very thick white or light green stalk. |
| Maintenance | Keep soil cool and moist. |
| Soil conditions | Well-drained, rich soil with plenty of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Be sure to add fertiliser. |
| Planting Instructions | Sow seed in early spring or late summer for a fall or winter crop. Sow in double rows, with rows 25 cm apart. Plant seeds 5 cm apart and 6-13mm deep. Thin out seedlings at a later stage to 20 cm apart. |
| Uses | Bok choy is used in soups, salads, stir-fries and fillings. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Beets, bush beans, carrots, chamomile, chard, cucumbers, dill, kale, lettuce, mint, nasturtiums, potatoes, sage and spinach are good companions to plant with Bok choy. |
| Interesting info | One cup of cooked bok choy provides more than 100% of the recommended dietary allowance. |
| Harvest | 4 to 6 weeks after sowing. |
| Yield | Grow 4 to 8 plants per person. |
Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis (Bok choy)
- Botanical name: Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
- Common name(s): Bok choy
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables
Plant description:
An upright clump of dark green leaves, each with a very thick white or light green stalk. Bok Choy is also known as white cabbage and belongs to the leafy vegetable family of Chinese brassicas.
Family: Brassicaceae
Synonym:
Botanical Pronunciation: BRAS-ee-ka
Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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