Description
Bok Choy (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis), also known as Pak Choi or Chinese Cabbage, is a popular Asian leafy vegetable prized for its crisp, pale green or white stalks and tender, dark green leaves. With its mild, slightly sweet flavour, Bok Choy is a delicious and versatile addition to home vegetable gardens.
Perfect for stir-fries, soups, steaming, noodle dishes and fresh salads, Bok Choy is quick-growing and easy to prepare. Both the leaves and crunchy stalks are edible, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking for fast harvests during Malta’s cooler months.
🌱 Growing Instructions
☀️ Sunlight: Prefers 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Benefits from partial afternoon shade during warmer weather.
💧 Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Regular watering encourages tender leaves and crisp stalks.
🌱 Soil: Plant in fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
🌡️ Temperature: Grows best between 10°C–22°C. Excessive heat and temperature fluctuations can encourage premature flowering.
📏 Spacing: Allow approximately 20–30 cm between plants for healthy growth and good air circulation.
🌾 Fertilizer: Apply a balanced vegetable fertilizer every 2–3 weeks during active growth, following product instructions.
✂️ Harvesting: Pick outer leaves as needed or harvest the entire plant when the stalks are well-developed. Typically ready approximately 30–50 days after transplanting, depending on the variety and growing conditions.
🌿 Local Growing Tips (Malta)
Best planting season: September to March, when cooler temperatures encourage healthy leaf and stalk development.
Position: Sunny vegetable gardens, raised beds or containers with fertile soil and good drainage. Provide afternoon shade during warmer periods.
Companion plants: Lettuce, carrots, onions and radishes.
Common issue: Flea beetles and cabbage caterpillars may damage the leaves. Inspect plants regularly and use protective insect netting when necessary. Temperature stress can also cause premature flowering (bolting).
📦 Product Information
Variety: Bok Choy (Pak Choi)
Botanical Name: Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
Plant Type: Leafy Vegetable Seedling
Quantity: 6 Seedlings per Tray
Maturity: Approximately 30–50 days after transplanting, depending on variety
Harvest Season: Autumn to Spring
Special Characteristics: Fast-growing Asian vegetable with tender green leaves, crisp edible stalks and a mild, sweet flavour.
Important Information
Pictures shown may vary from actual product due to the live nature of the items. Some items may be out of stock for various reasons, we will issue a refund or offer alternatives should that be the case.
The price is per one tray of 6 seedlings.
