Brassica rapa subspecies chinensis.
This magnificent, eye-catching purple baby Bok Choy variety from China brings a sweet, rich flavor to your wok, the grill, or salads. It's highly refined, uniform heads, averaging 6 to 7 inches tall.
The neat little plants make a perfect presentation tucked into the tidy kitchen garden, or in pots. It can be grown among your ornamental plants and flowers for added depth of color. lending bold shape and form to your overall plant palette.
As a meal, its antioxidant-rich, plum-colored leaves really pop against the lime green stems. Crunchy, juicy, and flavorful, this is an excellent culinary variety. Much work has been put into selecting for consistently attractive, delicious heads. A must-have for market and home use.
GROWING TIPS
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Days to Maturity: 45 days to full maturity.
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Ideal Soil Requirements: Well draining loamy, or sandy-loam soil that retains moisture, but drains well, and is rich in organic matter, such as compost. Maintain a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5, with 6.5 to 7.0 being the sweet spot. Avoid heavy, waterlogged clay that causes root rot.
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Fertilizer & Nutrients: Because bok choy is a heavy feeder, the soil needs plenty of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium
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Sun exposure: 4-6 hours of full sun, partial shade ok.
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Ideal Temperature: 60-80 F. Fall planting should be done after high temperatures drop to cooler days to prevent bolting (bolting is when plants send up a central stalk to make a flower).
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Plant Spacing: 1-2"; thin to 12"
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Frost Hardy: No
Bok choy, Purple Lady, is ideal for growing in pots or container gardens. Choose a container that is at least 6 inches deep with good drainage. Use a high-quality potting mix combined with compost, and ensure the container is placed in an area that receives full sun to partial shade.
NOTE: Bok choy pictured here in green pot is not the actual container. All edible plants are grown and delivered in either coco coir pots, cow pots, or small plastic nursery pots.
