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Li Ren Choi
LettuceBrassica rapa var. chinensis
- Shade
- Zones 5–9
- 37 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 6" spacing
- High water
- Annual
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.