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Choy sum seeds produce fast-growing, cool-season plants with an upright growth habit and tender green leaves with edible stems. These plants are well adapted to mild and cool climates and develop quickly under suitable conditions. Choy sum performs best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, fertile soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for kitchen gardens, raised beds, and container cultivation, it establishes rapidly and allows early harvesting.
Features
- Fast-growing leafy vegetable with tender stems
- Suitable for kitchen gardens and containers
- Performs well in cool to mild climates
- Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
- Allows early and repeated harvesting
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Brassica rapa var. parachinensis
- Common Name (US): Choy Sum / Chinese Flowering Cabbage
- Seed Type / Variety: Leafy vegetable crop
- Growth Habit: Upright annual plant
- USDA Zones: 3–10 (grown as annual)
- Planting Season: Fall to early spring (best in warm regions)
- Growing Season: Winter to spring
- Sowing Season: October to February (ideal in India)
- Germination Time and Conditions: 3–7 days at 15–25°C with moist soil
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Mature Plant Size: 20–40 cm height; 15–25 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 10–20 cm between plants
