Pak Choi (Brassica rapa chinensis)

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Brassica rapa chinensis is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavoured, they are sweet with a hint of mustard. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; They can be eaten at any stage from seedling to mature plant.; Well-flavoured, they are sweet with a hint of mustard.The leaves are also dried for winter use.; The leaves have pronounced stems and these can also be eaten, they tend to have a mild, almost bland flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)