Bok Choy / Pak Choi

Brassica rapa ·청경채 (Korean)

Family / Genus

Order Brassicales · Family Brassicaceae · Genus Brassica — a variety of the same species as napa cabbage (B. rapa subsp. pekinensis)

Origin

Southeastern China (Shanghai region). Adopted in Korea in the 1980s

Edible Parts

Leaves and leaf-stalks (both the green leaves and white stems are eaten)

Korean Growing Season

Nearly year-round — spring and autumn outdoors, summer under cover. Fast harvest possible 30–50 days after sowing