{"product_id":"pak-choi-extra-dwarf","title":"Pak Choi Extra Dwarf, Heirloom Baby Bok Choy Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePak Choi Extra Dwarf, Heirloom Baby Bok Choy Seeds — Smaller \u0026amp; More Compact Than Baby Pak Choi | 30 Days, Harvest at 2–3 Inches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra Dwarf Pak Choi (\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e Chinensis group) is a specialty pak choi variety smaller than standard baby pak choi — the most compact of the pak choi family. Fast-growing with curled, glossy, dark green leaves and short, thick white petioles. Harvest at just 2–3 inches tall for the most tender, delicate flavor. Use whole — steamed, stir-fried, boiled, braised, or added to soups. Can be grown year-round in sub-tropical areas. Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO, cool-warm season annual. 30 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Extra Dwarf Pak Choi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller than baby pak choi\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most compact pak choi variety; more delicate and tender than standard dwarf types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest at 2–3 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e — use whole for beautiful presentation in soups, stir-fries, and steamed dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast 30-day crop\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the quickest cool-season greens from seed to table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurled glossy dark green leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e — short thick white petioles; striking appearance on the plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuccession plant for continuous harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e — sow spring through fall; year-round in sub-tropical climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seed year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole steamed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam whole heads and dress with sesame oil and soy sauce — beautiful presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir-fry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toss whole into a hot wok with garlic, ginger, and oyster sauce in the final minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drop whole into miso soup, ramen, or nabe at the last moment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBraised:\u003c\/strong\u003e Braise in broth with ginger and soy sauce until just tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoiled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanch briefly and dress with sesame oil and chili\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Common Names\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby bok choy, ang chaithao, bai cai, bok choy, cai be trang, cai thia, cai thuong hai, cai trang laon, celery mustard, Chinese chard, Chinese mustard, Chinese white cabbage, hach us, kala gowa, paak tsai, pak choi, pecai, pecal, pechay, petsai, petsay, phakkaat farang, phakkaet bai, qing cai, samho, sawi, sawi puhit, sesawi putih, shakushina, tsing pak choi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost through early summer, or late summer\/early fall for fall harvest. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Optimum growing temperature is in the 60s°F. Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50°F may result in bolting. \u003cstrong\u003eMulch fall crops\u003c\/strong\u003e to avoid premature bolting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest when plants are about 2–3 inches tall. 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