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Joi Choi
LettuceBrassica rapa var. chinensis
- Shade
- Zones 5–9
- 50 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 10" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Joi Choi forms a 12-15" tall, broad, heavy plant with dark green leaves and thick, flattened white petioles. Tolerant to heat and cold. Space 10-12" apart.
Planting
Direct sow seeds after last frost; can also succession plant every 2-3 weeks through growing season
Growing
Sun: shade. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter. Space plants 10" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, slugs, flea beetles. Common diseases: Lettuce mosaic virus, downy mildew, bacterial leaf spot.