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pak choi

kathcoulthardkathcoulthard Posts: 20
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Hi all, Should I put fleece over pak choi and how far apart do I plant it please .

 

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  • Dave MorganDave Morgan Posts: 3,123

    4  inches apart for baby leaf, 8 for large, 12 for mature, can be planted out now if hardened off. Next time keep the information on the packet, I always make that mistake, so you aren't alone!image

  • gardening archaeologistgardening archaeologist Posts: 46

    for pak choi be careful of slugs/snails as last year slugs devoured all of my pak choiimage

  • kathcoulthardkathcoulthard Posts: 20

    Thanks for the advice, I will have to be on slug and snail patrol then it,s amazing  how many you can collect.

  • Fr RobertFr Robert Posts: 7

    My Pak choi is about to flower should I pinch out the flowers buds to encourage continued growth. I am assuming it is because of the hot weather??

  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    Worth a try Fr but I would sow some more anyway - they'll be ready to use as salad leaves in a month or 6 weeks or so for full size.  They are rather prone to bolting if they get dry so keep an eye on watering.

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,138

    Oriental greens such as Pak choi are less prone to bolting when sown after the longest day, so sow some more now image


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Fr RobertFr Robert Posts: 7

    Thanks for that Bob, the gardener,... they look so healthy as well!

  • chris 172chris 172 Posts: 403

    I have grown in semi shade for two years and have has a great crop without any bolting. plant little and often and you will have a steady supply of leaves or bigger plants for stir frying, salads.

  • Fr RobertFr Robert Posts: 7

    Thanks Chris. Yes these are in semi-shade and would have done well. I'll try again.

  • LeifUKLeifUK Posts: 573

    I would use fine netting, insects especially butterflies queue up to eat and lay eggs on Pak Choi. You can sow close, then eat the thinnings. Bolted plants are edible, the stem is nice. 

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