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Li Ren Choi

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Li Ren Choi

Lettuce

Brassica rapa var. chinensis

  • Shade
  • Zones 5–9
  • 37 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 6" spacing
  • High water
  • Annual
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  • Overview

    Unlike most green-stemmed pac chois, heads are proportional and filled out at the true baby size. This smaller size results in quicker kitchen prep - simply cut in halves or quarters and cook. For mini-head production only, as heads will not become large.

  • Planting

    Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting

  • Growing

    Sun: shade. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Flea beetles, cabbage moths, aphids, slugs. Common diseases: Clubroot, bacterial soft rot, downy mildew.