Baby Choi Bok Choy
Brassica rapa variegatus chinensis
BRAS-sik-a RA-pa ver. tshi-NEN-sis
Edibles: Leafy Green
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Loose rosettes of green leaves with pale stems, used like Chinese cabbage. Short and squat, to only 6 inches long, Baby Choi has crunchy stems and crinkly broad leaves. Quick and easy to grow in cool weather. Great stir-fried, steamed and sauteed.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Blooming Time
Early Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Upright
Height
12–18 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Rosette
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Part Shade: 4-6 hrs
Soil Texture
Well-Drained
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
45 Days
Fruit Size
Small
Fruit Characteristics
Mild
Ploidy
Diploid