Shanghai Green is a beautiful baby Pak Choy.
A mere 6 inches tall, its petite vase-like appearance will have you thinking this is a delicate plant. But this cold and heat tolerant little green is ready fast, in about 50 days from planting seed. Shanghai Green is speedy gratification for your gardening efforts. You will be amazed that you can grow such a beautiful veggie with so little effort. Delicious, tender leaves with a mild taste. Perfect for fresh eating or cooked in soup and stir-fry.
Powerhouse Leafy Greens: Cruciferous leafy greens in Family Brassicaceae, such as Shanghai Pak Choy, are a nutritional ‘Powerhouse’. Check out our link about ‘Powerhouse Leafy Greens’.
How to Plant: Start Shanghai Green in the garden in spring, between mid-to-late May. Seed Depth: 5mm or 1/4 inch; Plant Spacing: 6 inches
Note: In case you are wondering, Bok Choy/Bok Choi and Pak Choy/Pak Choi (and their various spellings) are the same plant. In general, the Bok Choy/Pak Choy are divided into white and green stem cultivars. For instance, Shanghai Green and Purple Pak Choy are green stem cultivars, whereas Canton White and Yellow Heart are white stem cultivars.
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