Chinese Cabbage Pak Choi White Stem Seeds - Brassica rapa chinensis - Vegetable Seeds

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Chinese Cabbage Pak Choi White Stem

Brassica is a genus of plants in the cabbage and mustard family, Brassicaceae. The members of the genus are informally known as cruciferous vegetables, cabbages or mustard plants. Crops from this genus are sometimes called cole crops, derived from the Latin caulis, denoting the stem or stalk of a plant. A dislike for cabbage or broccoli can result from the fact that these plants contain a compound similar to phenylthiocarbamide (PTC), which is either bitter or tasteless to people depending on their taste buds.

This cabbage is a Chinese non-heading type. The Pak Choi White Stem variety has smooth green leaves and thick white leaf stalks. To avoid bolting, plant later in cool areas. One of the most popular Asian vegetables, Chinese Pak Choi is a main ingredient in chow mein. It takes 45 days to reach maturity. The vegetable is related to the Western cabbage, and is of the same species as the common turnip. There are many variations on its name, spelling, and scientific classification.