Li Ren Choi Green is a fast-maturing F1 hybrid pac choi bred for early harvests, ready in just 37 days. This compact variety thrives in cool seasons and handles frost well, making it an excellent choice for spring and fall gardens across most zones. The Johnny's Selected Seeds catalog calls it the 'best baby pac choi,' and its quick turnaround from seed to table makes it perfect for gardeners who want tender greens without a long wait.
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This compact F1 hybrid matures in 37 days, delivering baby-sized pac choi when you need it most. It tolerates frost and actually performs better in cooler temperatures, avoiding the bolting problems that plague less cold-hardy varieties. Sown in early spring or midsummer, and particularly well-suited to fall plantings in southern regions, Li Ren Choi Green fits easily into succession plantings and extends your harvest window.
Li Ren Choi Green is harvested as tender baby greens, typically used fresh in stir-fries, salads, or lightly steamed. The compact size and quick maturity make it especially suited to Asian cuisine applications where fresh, delicate pac choi is essential.
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Start seeds in 128 or 72-cell trays, 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Keep temperatures steady between 55 and 70°F to prevent the bolting that occurs when seedlings experience extended cold below 50°F.
Transplant seedlings outdoors before they become rootbound or stressed, as rootbound transplants are more prone to premature bolting. Plant into soil with pH 6.0 to 7.5, spacing plants 6 inches apart with 18 inches between rows.
Direct sow from early spring through midsummer, following the same spacing guidelines as transplants. In the South and mild climates, fall sowing is well-adapted for this variety.
Harvest Li Ren Choi Green at 37 days from planting for tender baby pak choi. Pick before the plant flowers to ensure the best texture and flavor. In fall plantings, harvest before flowering becomes a concern as temperatures warm in spring.
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