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Bok Choi ‘Joi Choi’

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English Name: CHINESE WHITE CABBAGE

Asian Name: bok choi – joi choi (Joi Choi pak choy)

Latin Name: Brassica chinensis

Description:

  • Joi Choi has long, slim white stalks that have an excellent flavour and tenderness.
  • It is an upright, quick-growing plant with dark green leaves and white stems.
  • It has excellent cold tolerance.
  • Grown as an annual to 20cm.

Harvesting:

  • Harvest as Baby Bok Choi or when the plant is full size.
  • Both the young leaves and stems can be used.

Best Results:

  • Bok Choi prefers rich, loamy soils with lots of organic matter added before planting.
  • Plant in full sun and keep moist, especially in dry weather.

Uses:

  • Use the leaves and stems fresh in salads.
  • Add chopped leaves and stems to soups and stir-fries.
  • The whole plant (except the roots) can be braised, steamed or simmered and served as a vegetable, sometimes accompanied by a white sauce.
  • The leaves and stem can be pickled in salt for later use.

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