Pak Choi.

De un vistazo

Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Annual vegetable

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 2 a 4 días

Tamaño adulto

12 to 18 inches

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 2 a 11

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist to prevent the plant from bolting prematurely. Watch for cabbage worms or aphids on the undersides of leaves. Harvest the outer leaves as you go or cut the whole head once it reaches your preferred size.

Riego

Keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy to encourage steady growth.

Abonado

Use a balanced organic fertilizer to support leafy growth.

Poda

Remove any yellowing or damaged outer leaves to keep the plant healthy.

Trasplante

As an annual vegetable, this plant is typically grown from seed to harvest in one season.

Suelo

Rich, well draining, loamy soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

5 a 25°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Annual or biennial, typically 1 season.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Baja

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is non-toxic and widely consumed as a vegetable.

Niños

No specific risks exist for children, though raw plant material should be washed.

Alérgenos por contacto

Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from handling raw leaves due to glucosinolates.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen can trigger seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals during the flowering phase.

Comestibilidad

Wash leaves thoroughly to remove soil and potential insect residue before consumption.

Cómo identificarla

• Thick, white, crunchy leaf stalks
• Dark green, glossy, spoon shaped leaves
• Upright, vase shaped growth habit
• Soft, tender texture when cooked

Altura

0,3 a 0,6m

Anchura

0,2 a 0,4m

Hojas

green, blue-green, deciduous

Flores

yellow, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

brown, Summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Flea beetles — Small jumping beetles that chew tiny holes in the foliage.
• Clubroot — A soil-borne pathogen that causes stunted growth and swollen roots.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

early spring, late summer

Cuidados en invierno

In mild climates, it can survive the winter outdoors. In colder regions, it is best grown as a seasonal crop.

En maceta

It grows well in containers at least 20 cm deep, provided they have good drainage.

Plant in succession every two weeks to ensure a steady harvest throughout the cool season.

Buenas compañeras

• Lettuce — They share similar moisture needs and occupy different root depths.
• Cebolla — Onions may help deter certain pests that target brassicas.

Mantenla lejos de

• Fresa — Strawberries are known to stunt the growth of many brassica species.

Especies parecidas

• Brassica juncea — It is a closely related leafy green with a much spicier flavor profile.

Ciencia

Familia

Brassicaceae

Género

Brassica

Orden

Brassicales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Temperate regions of Eurasia.

Conservación

This species is widely cultivated and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in cool, moist conditions and often colonizes disturbed soil.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

culinary vegetable, cover crop, fodder

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Why is my plant bolting?

Bolting is triggered by rising temperatures and longer daylight hours.

Can I eat the flowers?

Yes, the yellow flowers are edible and have a mild, peppery flavor.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Brassica is the classical Latin name for cabbage, while rapa refers to the turnip-like root.

Bueno saberlo

• It is one of the most economically important vegetable species globally.
• The plant has been cultivated for thousands of years across Asia and Europe.
• It grows very quickly, often ready for harvest in just 4 to 6 weeks.