{"product_id":"pac-choi","title":"Pakchoi seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePak choi, also known as bok choy, is a highly nutritious and easy-to-grow leafy green belonging to the brassica family.\u003c\/strong\u003e With its crisp white stalks and tender green leaves, it's a versatile favorite in stir-fries, soups, and raw salads. This plant thrives in cooler weather, becoming sweeter and more tender as temperatures drop, making it an excellent choice for early spring and fall crops. Its compact growth and quick maturity also make it a good option for small spaces and successive plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere Can You Grow Pak Choi?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePak choi grows well in zones 3-9 and prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It’s particularly suited to coastal climates and thrives with consistent watering and cool temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and Historic Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginating in China, Pak choi has been cultivated for over 1,500 years and remains a staple in Asian cuisine. Its mild, slightly peppery flavor and rapid growth have made it popular worldwide. Traditionally used as both food and medicine, it is valued for its nutritional density and health benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZones 8–9: Direct sow in early spring and again in late summer for fall harvest.\u003cbr\u003eZones 5–7: Start indoors and transplant in early spring or late summer; consider row cover protection.\u003cbr\u003eZones 3–4: Start indoors and transplant after last frost; may overwinter in cold frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1927\" data-start=\"1586\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Pak Choi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds ½–1 cm (¼–½ inch) deep, spacing plants 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist to prevent bitterness and bolting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest young leaves as needed or entire heads before flowering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds; thin plants to improve air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBolting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow some plants to flower and produce seed pods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e When pods are dry and brown, harvest before they shatter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying \u0026 Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry seeds thoroughly and store in airtight containers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds remain viable for 4-5 years under good cool, dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644642845040,"sku":"MF-GREENS-018","price":6.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/pak-choi.jpg?v=1776549105","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-au\/products\/pac-choi","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}