{"product_id":"pac-choi","title":"Pac Choi","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"955\" data-start=\"440\"\u003ePac Choi, also known as Bok Choy, is a highly nutritious and easy-to-grow green in the brassica family. With its smooth, juicy white stalks and tender green leaves, it’s a favourite in stir-fries, soups, and raw salads. The plant thrives in cooler weather, becoming sweeter and more tender as temperatures drop, making it an excellent choice for early spring and fall gardens. Its compact growth and quick maturity also make it a great candidate for small garden spaces and succession planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1211\" data-start=\"957\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"957\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Pac Choi?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"992\" data-start=\"989\"\u003ePac Choi performs well in Zones 3–9 and prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is especially well suited to coastal climates and thrives with regular watering and cooler temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1244\" data-start=\"1213\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1244\"\u003eOriginally from China, Pac Choi has been cultivated for over 1,500 years and remains a staple in Asian cuisine today. Its mild, slightly mustardy flavour and fast growth have made it popular around the world. Traditionally used both as a culinary and medicinal plant, Pac Choi is appreciated for its nutrient density and health benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1927\" data-start=\"1586\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1615\" data-start=\"1586\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1618\" data-start=\"1615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1632\" data-start=\"1618\"\u003eZones 8–9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow in early spring and again in late summer for fall harvests.\u003cbr data-end=\"1706\" data-start=\"1703\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1720\" data-start=\"1706\"\u003eZones 5–7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors and transplant in early spring or late summer; protect with row cover if needed.\u003cbr data-end=\"1818\" data-start=\"1815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1818\"\u003eZones 3–4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors and transplant after frost; grow in cold frames for fall or overwinter harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1927\" data-start=\"1586\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2265\" data-start=\"1929\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1965\" data-start=\"1929\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Pac Choi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2265\" data-start=\"1929\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1981\" data-start=\"1968\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 0.5–1cm (¼–½in) deep, 10–15cm (4–6in) apart.\u003cbr data-end=\"2039\" data-start=\"2036\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2052\" data-start=\"2039\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil moist to avoid bitterness and bolting.\u003cbr data-end=\"2104\" data-start=\"2101\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2119\" data-start=\"2104\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest young leaves as needed or whole heads before flowering.\u003cbr data-end=\"2186\" data-start=\"2183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2202\" data-start=\"2186\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds; thin for airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2611\" data-start=\"2267\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2305\" data-start=\"2267\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2611\" data-start=\"2267\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2328\" data-start=\"2308\"\u003eLet Plants Bolt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow select plants to flower and go to seed.\u003cbr data-end=\"2377\" data-start=\"2374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2395\" data-start=\"2377\"\u003eCollect Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once pods are dry and brown, harvest carefully before they shatter.\u003cbr data-end=\"2466\" data-start=\"2463\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2484\" data-start=\"2466\"\u003eDry and Store:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry seeds fully and store in airtight containers.\u003cbr data-end=\"2537\" data-start=\"2534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2551\" data-start=\"2537\"\u003eViability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds remain viable for 4–5 years when stored cool and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2694\" data-start=\"2613\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2637\" data-start=\"2613\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2640\" data-start=\"2637\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2692\" data-start=\"2640\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811205394674,"sku":"MF-GREENS-018","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/pak-choi.jpg?v=1772481924","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/products\/pac-choi","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}