Pak Choi White Stem Cabbage – MIg

Description

Pak Choi White Stem Cabbage is a fast-growing heirloom Asian leafy vegetable prized for its crisp white stems and tender, dark green leaves. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor with a delicate mustard note, making it ideal for stir-fries, soups, steaming, salads, and fresh dishes. This compact, high-yielding variety grows exceptionally well during the UAE’s cool growing season.

When to Plant in the UAE

• Indoors: Start seeds indoors in September.
• Outdoors: Direct sow seeds in October, when temperatures begin to cool.

Planting & Care Tips

• Light & Soil: Grow in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
• Depth & Germination: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep. Germination typically occurs within 4–8 days.
• Spacing: Space plants 20–30 cm apart, with 30–40 cm between rows.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist to encourage rapid growth and tender stems. Avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely.
• Feeding: Apply compost before planting and feed with a balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks to promote vigorous leafy growth.
• Harvest: Baby leaves can be harvested in 25–30 days, while full-sized plants are ready in 40–50 days.
• Harvesting Tips: Harvest individual outer leaves as needed or cut the entire plant just above the soil line to encourage regrowth when harvested young.