Brassica rapa chinensis Pak choi (Cruciferae)

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Brassica rapa chinensis
Pak choi
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The Brassica rapa chinensis plant species is found in A cultivar of garden origin. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pak choi. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. chinensis. B. napus chinensis. (L.)Schulz. B. parachinensis.

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Latin Name:  Brassica rapa chinensis
Common Name:  Pak choi
Family:  Cruciferae
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Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow in situ May to August. Spring sown crops are prone to run quickly to seed if there is a spell of cold weather[206]. Some varieties can also be sown in a cold greenhouse in autumn or early spring to provide leaves overwinter and in late spring.

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