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Little Shanghai
LettuceBrassica rapa var. chinensis
- Shade
- Zones 5–9
- 37 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 6" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
A baby pac choi that is truly proportional at mini size. Uniform, stout plants with green leaves and petioles. Shorter plant with a wider frame than Li Ren Choi. Good for direct seeding or transplanting. Slow bolting.
Planting
Direct sow or start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting after last frost
Growing
Sun: shade. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter; slightly acidic to neutral pH. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage worms, flea beetles, aphids, slugs. Common diseases: Downy mildew, bacterial leaf spot, clubroot.