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Green 70 D Improved
LettuceBrassica rapa var. chinensis
- Shade
- Zones 5–9
- 21 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 6" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Very similar to Gunsho, just a few days later to mature. Choi sums are among the most popular vegetables in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China. The stems are a vibrant bright green, very sweet and tender, and are usually harvested just before, or as the first few buds are opening. The stems regrow for cut-and-come-again harvest. Excellent in stir-fries, steamed, or in soups.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before planting out
Growing
Sun: shade. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining loam, moderately fertile. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.