{"product_id":"pak-choy-white-stem-dwarf","title":"Pak Choy Cabbage Seeds, White Stem Dwarf (Organic)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePak Choy Cabbage Seeds, White Stem Dwarf (Organic) — The Famous Baby Bok Choy | Nai Pe Tsai Type, White Spoon-Shaped Petioles, 40–45 Days\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf White Stem Pak Choi (\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e chinensis) is the famous Asian green — the classic “Baby Bok Choy” of Asian cuisine. This nai pe tsai dwarf type produces white spoon-shaped petioles and dark green, glossy leaves in a compact rosette just 3–4 inches tall and 12 inches wide. Mild and sweet flavor, compared to most kales and mustards. Grows in cool-warm seasons and can tolerate heat. Can be grown year-round in sub-tropical areas. Certified organic, heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO. 40–45 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Dwarf White Stem Pak Choi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Baby Bok Choy\u003c\/strong\u003e — the nai pe tsai dwarf type with iconic white spoon-shaped petioles and dark glossy leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and productive\u003c\/strong\u003e — 40–45 days to full maturity; succession plant for continuous harvest spring through fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild, sweet flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e — far milder than kale or mustard; versatile from raw salads to hot wok\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e — grows in cool-warm seasons; year-round in sub-tropical climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e500+ seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent value for succession planting and market growers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic 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\u003eStir-fry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut into ½-inch slices and sauté with oil, vegetables, and\/or meat of your choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSauté \u0026amp; braise:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halve or quarter and cook in a hot pan with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add whole baby heads or sliced stems to soups, ramen, and miso in the final minutes of cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh salad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use young leaves raw for a mild, crisp salad green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrep tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse well and separate stems before tearing leaf greens from ribs. Cut into thin slices. Harvest in the morning before the heat of the sun removes moisture from the leaves.\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, celery mustard, Chinese chard, Chinese mustard, Chinese white cabbage, paak tsai, pak choi, pechay, petsai, qing cai, shakushina, tsing pak choi, and many more across Asian languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare fertile, well-drained soil (pH 6.0–6.8). Sow seeds in spring after last frost. Succession plant throughout spring, summer, and fall for continuous harvest. Fertilize as needed. Optimum growing temperature is in the 60s°F (60–70°F). 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