{"product_id":"pak-choi-tall-white-stem-f1-hybrid-bok-choy-seeds","title":"Pak Choi Seeds – Tall White Stem F1 Hybrid Bok Choy (Brassica rapa)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Chinese kitchens, it has been on the table for over 1,500 years. Crisp white stalks that shatter when you bite them. Dark, glossy leaves that wilt perfectly in a screaming-hot wok in under two minutes. A flavor so clean and mild it carries any sauce, any seasoning, any cuisine you bring to it. \u003cstrong\u003eTall White Stem Pak Choi F1\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003echinensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is the full-size, market-quality bok choy — substantial, beautiful, and one of the fastest cool-season crops you can grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow it in spring. Sow it again in the fall. Keep the wok ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Tall White Stem F1?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic full-size form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall, upright heads at 30–45 cm (12–18 in) with thick, pure white stalks and dark glossy leaves — the market-quality bok choy form that performs as well in the home garden as it does commercially\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved bolt resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e F1 hybrid breeding delivers significantly better bolt tolerance than open-pollinated types — critical for extending the spring harvest window before summer heat arrives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–60 days from transplant — one of the quickest cool-season crops from seed to table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual harvest method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest whole heads for maximum impact, or harvest outer leaves continuously for a cut-and-come-again approach that extends production across weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional uniformity:\u003c\/strong\u003e F1 hybrid consistency means every head matures at the same size and quality — ideal for succession plantings and planned harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient-dense:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outstanding source of vitamins C, K, and A; significant plant-based calcium; glucosinolates associated with cancer-protective activity in research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Seasons, One Variety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePak choi is a true cool-season crop — it thrives in the shoulder seasons when most of the garden is quiet. Plant in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked for a late spring harvest. Plant again in late summer for a fall harvest that often produces the finest quality heads of the year — cool nights concentrate sweetness and deepen flavor. Succession sow every 2–3 weeks within each season for a continuous supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir-fry:\u003c\/strong\u003e The definitive preparation — split heads lengthwise, add stalks to a screaming-hot wok first, leaves 60 seconds later; finish with garlic, ginger, oyster sauce or soy and sesame oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBraised:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole heads braised in chicken or vegetable broth with ginger, garlic, and a splash of Shaoxing wine — silky, deeply savory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteamed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halved and steamed until just tender; finish with hot oil poured over garlic and soy sauce for a classic Cantonese preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halved, brushed with miso butter or sesame oil, grilled over high heat until charred at the edges and tender at the core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Essential in ramen, hot and sour soup, and miso soup; add whole leaves in the final minute of cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young inner leaves in salads; shredded white stalks in Asian-style slaws with sesame dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e F1 hybrid cool-season annual — seeds will not breed true\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–60 days from transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–7 days at 60–70°F — fast and reliable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start 4–6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow indoors as soon as soil can be worked; transplant out 2–3 weeks before last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow 6–8 weeks before the first expected fall frost; fall crops often produce the finest quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuccession sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 2–3 weeks within each season for continuous harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; part shade extends the season in warmer climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 cm (8–12 in) for full heads; 10–15 cm (4–6 in) for cut-and-come-again leaf harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture is critical — drought stress triggers bolting; mulch to retain soil moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flea beetles and cabbage worms are the primary pests — row cover from the day of transplant is strongly recommended, especially for spring plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43843980099718,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/tall-white-stem-pak-choi-heads-with-white-stalks-and-dark-green-leaves.png?v=1775543896","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/pak-choi-tall-white-stem-f1-hybrid-bok-choy-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}