Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Purple Gem - Hybrid. Non-GMO. Brassica rapa Chinensis Group. 10-15 days microgreens; 20-30 days baby leaf; 45 days full maturity. Cool season annual. Purple Gem variety is an excellent variety for baby leaf and for microgreens. The leaves are purple-red and oval shape. The flavor is mild and mixes well with other baby greens and microgreen mixes. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring after last frost to early summer or late summer/early fall. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Optimum growing temperatures are in the 60s?F. Exposure to frost or prolonged temperatures below 50?F may result in bolting. Mulch fall crops to avoid premature bolting. Most vegetables leave having purple color is called anthocyan" which is generally developed by lower temperature. Growing temperatures 50-60?F should be adequate to develop "anthocyan" after the seeds have germinated. We cannot tell exactly how long exposure should be under low temperatures. The grower should trial different methods and observe how the plant reacts. Delicious a baby leaf for salad. Mature plants are steamed, stir-fried, and braised. Approximately 4000 seeds / oz."
Cabbage Seeds - Pak Choi - Purple Gem - Hybrid -4 Oz ~16000 Seeds - Non-GMO, F1 Hybrid - Asian Garden VegetableSKU: 58501In Stock: yesPrice: |