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| Identification |
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Genus
Brassica
Species
chinensis
Variety
Cultivar
Bok Choy
Common names
bok choy
celery cabbage
chinese celery
pe-tsai
Family
CRUCIFERAE
Specimen number
S9182
Data source
UnVeg p60
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Water
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It has a celery-like flavor but without the usual fibers. Some of the vitamins and minerals found in Brassica chinensis 'Bok Choy' include: vitamin A and vitamin C. Celery cabbage (sometimes called chinese celery) is most often used cooked. Brassica chinensis 'Bok Choy' is called bok choy in Chinese and pe-tsai in Mandarin.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crowns and leaves
Crop spacing
1'
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Apr 01 - Aug 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Time to harvest
50 to 60 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Nutritional value
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has a celery-like flavor but without the usual fibers
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The optimal planting season is from April to August. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 1' apart. Estimated time to harvest is 50 to 60 days. Brassica chinensis 'Bok Choy' is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Brassica chinensis 'Bok Choy' has an annual life cycle.
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