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Organic Prize Choy, Brassica rapa var chinensis .300 grams

Organic Prize Choy, Brassica rapa var chinensis  .300 grams
Light: Full Sun/Partial Shade 
Zones:  
Plant Height:  
Seedling Depth: 1/4" 
Days to Maturity: 50 days 
 
Plant Spacing:  2/3” between bands”; 12 to 18” apart; thin to 6”.
Seeding Rate:    Baby leaf 60 seeds/ft in a 2-4”  For full size- Seeding rate: ~12 seeds/ft.
 
When to Sow:
Direct sow with frost protection (a cloche or heavy row cover) as early as February, or without protection from early March to late May. Sowing short rows every 2-3 weeks allows for a fairly constant harvest time. Sow again in August and September, and provide frost protection by the end of October
 
Harvest:
When leaves are ~3” tall by cutting 1” from ground or pick individual leaves.
 
Special Features:
Most Asian Greens are moderately hardy annuals; sew from early spring through midsummer. Asian greens are in the same family as mustards and have a mild flavor, lacking spiciness . Prize Choy ,vase-like shape, medium thick white stems and smooth, mild flavor. Prefers cool weather, but is slow to bolt in heat. Best open-pollinated variety.

Approx. 250 seeds per package.

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