{"product_id":"bok-choy-hedou-tiny","title":"Bok Choy, Hedou Tiny","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWatBrassica rapa, \u003c\/em\u003esubspecies\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003echinensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis perfectly miniature Bok Choy allows you to stuff several in the steamer basket or pop one into your mouth for a nutritious snack! The extra-dwarf heads are famous across China and even popular in U.S. markets and restaurants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBACKGROUND STORY: It is said that \u003cem\u003eHedou Tiny \u003c\/em\u003ewas first grown in a small village called Hak Tau in Hong Kong. A local legend holds that an old man first began cultivating this variety and spreading seeds to fellow villagers. He asked only that the variety remain in the village. But, after outsiders came in the night to steal seeds, Hedou baby bok choy became famous across Hong Kong and eventually all over the globe. The delicious micro choy is a staple in many dishes and a perfect bite-sized veggie!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING TIPS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-disc pt-2.5 pl-7.5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e40 days to full maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires 4-6 hours of direct sun exposure, in cooler climates. It b\u003cspan\u003eenefits from afternoon shade\/filtered light in warmer areas to prevent bolting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnsure the soil remains moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003eMulching can help retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bok choy is a heavy feeder, so consider adding a balanced organic fertilizer at planting time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal Temperature: 60-80 degrees F.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing: \u003c\/strong\u003e3\" between plants. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHedou Tiny is a micro variety of bok choy, ideal for small gardens, container gardening, or tight spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Hardy: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sacred Earth Farms","offers":[{"title":"3\" pot","offer_id":67177664544843,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-pack","offer_id":67177664577611,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1738\/4997\/files\/BoyChoyHedouTiny2pot.avif?v=1790973515","url":"https:\/\/sacredearthfarm.org\/products\/bok-choy-hedou-tiny","provider":"Sacred Earth Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}