So EZ Bok Choy

[digitS']

I use terms like "sisters" and "cousins," Marshall. All genetics are convoluted to me and I could strain a brain cell trying to sort anything out.

Is it possible that what you are taking about has something to do with: The Triangle of U (click)?

This page from the Australian government is helpful in sorting out the different brassica veggies: Asian Vegetables Glossary (link) The pictures are helpful . . . altho' they aren't quite seed catalog quality .

Steve

 

[meatburner]

Here is a dwarf variety we got seeds from Bakers Creek this year. From seed breaking ground to this stage was 33 days. They are really tinder and excellent taste either stir fried or steamed with some soy/garlic sauce. Will definitely plant more of these in the fall garden.

 

[digitS']

I wonder if that one would be a little more easy to deal with than Toy Choy, Meatburner.

Those little guys were sooo small and kind of plastered themselves right against the ground.

Thirty-three days? Radish speed!

By contrast, something that is really tall and upright are the Komatsuna varieties. I like them but they can be a little "stringy" by comparison to the heavier bok choy leaves. Komatsuna seemed very shallow-rooted. All of these like nitrogen for those big leaves. They grow well with onions because of that and the differences in growth.

Steve

 

[meatburner]

Steve, these only get 2" - 3" tall and need washed real well and more of the white stalk growth because of the low profile. We grow larger varieties as well but a few hot days and they bolt. The dwarf can start to bolt but not have an impact on the taste/tenderness.

 

[digitS']

The dwarf can start to bolt but not have an impact on the taste/tenderness.

You know, I don't think I've ever grown the standard size bok choy. I remember trying it from the soopermarket about 30 years ago and thinking that they may be offering that because they can hold it in storage a long time.

I've felt the same way about the mustard greens they sell. However, the Southern Curled is a pretty good choice and seems to be commonly available these days.

The choy sum I have is bigger than some of the varieties that I've grown. Still, it is a little thing. I really need to save some seed from the few plants I've got. I don't know where it came from any more .

Steve