CHINESE MUSTARD ‘Gai Choy’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Brassica juncea
- Fast-growing leafy green with a distinct peppery flavour popular in Asian cuisine.
- Tender young leaves can be enjoyed raw in salads or cooked in stir-fries and soups.
- Versatile and nutritious, rich in vitamins A, C, and K.
- Performs well in a variety of soils and climates, making it easy to grow.
- Cold-tolerant and ideal for spring and autumn planting.
- Can be harvested as baby greens or grown to maturity for larger, robust leaves.
Plant Details
- Plant Type: Annual leafy vegetable
- Plant Height: 30–45 cm
Sowing Information
- Germination: 5–10 days
- Depth: 0.5–1 cm deep
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or containers
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with pH 6–7
- Spacing: 20–30 cm between plants, rows 30–45 cm apart
Growing Tips
- Water consistently to maintain soil moisture, especially in dry conditions.
- Mulch around plants to reduce weeds and retain moisture.
- Harvest outer leaves regularly to promote continuous growth.
- For baby greens, harvest when leaves are young and tender.
Harvest
30–45 days after sowing. Pick individual leaves or harvest entire plants as needed.
When to Sow Chinese Mustard in Your Climate
| Climate Zone | Best Planting Time | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Temperate | March–May, August–October | Sow in early spring or late summer for best growth. |
| Subtropical | March–September | Grow during cooler months to avoid bolting. |
| Tropical | Year-round | Plant in drier, cooler seasons for best results. |
| Cool | August–October | Sow after frost risk has passed. Tolerates light frosts once established. |
| Arid | March–May, August–October | Plant during mild seasons. Mulch and water well. |
