Common Name: Hedou Tiny Bok Choy
Scientific Name: Brassica rapa
Description:These extra-dwarf heads of this miniature bok choy are famous across China and in the U.S. A staple in many Asian dishes and perfectly bite sized, it is said to have been grown first in the small Hong Kong village of Hak Tau.
Sprouts in: 10-14 days
Ideal Temp: 60-80F
Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
Plant Spacing: 3" apart
Frost Hardy: NO
Min Full Sun: 4-6 hrs
Planting Instructions: Best planted in cool spring or fall conditions. Sow in place.
More information can be found at rareseeds.com
Information source and image: Baker Creek 2024
image by Su Yin Khoo
When bok choy bolts- or goes to seed- it sends up a tall stalk and green seed pods start growing on the stalk. Wait until the seed pods are brown. An easy way to collect the seeds is to cut the stalk and to pull the pods and put all the pods in a bowl. take another bowl and gently crack the pods open over the bowl and tiny black seeds will come out.