Pak Choi Vegetable Seeds Treated

Pak Choi Vegetable Seeds – Treated

Botanical Name: Brassica rapa var. chinensis

Important Notice: These seeds have been treated with a fungicide (Thiram). Do not consume the seeds or feed them to animals. Fungicide treatment is a requirement under AQIS regulations for certain seed varieties. This treatment does not affect the growth of your crops or pose a risk to beneficial insects like bees. We make every effort to source untreated seed stock whenever possible; however, availability in Australia is extremely limited.

• Non-heading Chinese cabbage with long, tender white stalks and crisp green leaves.
• Versatile and fast-growing, perfect for stir-fries, steaming, and fresh salads.
• Tolerant of both warm weather and light frost, making it easy to grow in most regions.
• Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, plus calcium and antioxidants.
• Performs well in garden beds, raised beds, or large containers.

Plant Details

• Plant Type: Cool and warm season annual vegetable
• Plant Height: 30–40 cm

Sowing Information

• Germination: 7–14 days (optimal soil temperature 15–25°C)
• Depth: 6–12 mm deep
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Sow Where: Directly into well-prepared soil or start indoors in trays for transplanting
• Soil Type: Rich, fertile, well-drained soil with pH 6.0–7.5
• Spacing: 20–30 cm between plants, rows 50–60 cm apart

Growing Tips

• Keep soil consistently moist to encourage rapid growth and tender stems.
• Thin seedlings early to improve airflow and reduce disease risk.
• Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Harvest young stalks regularly to promote continued leaf production.

Harvest

45–60 days after sowing. Harvest individual stalks when 15–25 cm long or cut whole plants as needed.

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