Bok choy - Wikipedia
WEBBok choy (American English, Canadian English, and Australian English), pak choi (British English, South African English, and Caribbean English) or pok choi (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis) is a type of Chinese cabbage, used as food.
Bok choy | Chinese cabbage, Brassica rapa, nutrition
WEBBok choy, (Brassica rapa), member of the mustard family (Brassicaceae) that is a variety (chinensis) of Brassica rapa. Bok choy belongs to a family of plants that includes other vegetables popular in Asian cookery such as mustard greens and Chinese leaves (also known as Chinese cabbage and Napa.
How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Bok Choy - The Spruce
WEBJul 19, 2024 · Bok choy (Brassica rapa var. chinensisis), a crisp leafy vegetable, grows best in cool spring temperatures. Here's how to plant, grow, and harvest it.
Chinese cabbage - Wikipedia
WEBChinese cabbage (Brassica rapa, subspecies pekinensis and chinensis) is either of two cultivar groups of leaf vegetables often used in Chinese cuisine: the Pekinensis Group (napa cabbage) and the Chinensis Group (bok choy).
Brassica rapa (Chinensis Group) - North Carolina Extension …
WEBBrassica Species: rapa Family: Brassicaceae Life Cycle: Annual Recommended Propagation Strategy: Seed Country Or Region Of Origin: China Edibility: Leaves and stems are edible raw or cooked. While flowering is undesirable, the flowers can be eaten in salads or as garnish as well.
How to Plant, Grow, Harvest Chinese Cabbage - Harvest to Table
WEBThe Brassica variety pekinensis is commonly referred to as Chinese leaves, celery cabbage, and in the United States Napa cabbage. There are three general types of cabbages in the Pekinensis group: the “tall cylindrical,” the “hearted’ or “barrel-shaped,” and the “loose-headed.”
What Is Bok Choy? - The Spruce Eats
WEBSep 19, 2022 · What Is Bok Choy? Bok choy is a cruciferous vegetable, which means that it's a member of the genus Brassica, along with vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage. Specifically, it's known as Brassica rapa, sub. chinensis, a subspecies of Brassica rapa.
How to Plant and Grow Bok Choy | Gardener's Path
WEBApr 8, 2023 · Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis. Bok choy (or pak choi), literally translated from Chinese, means “white vegetable,” but the irony is that only the stalks near the center of the plant are white.
Brassica rapa Chinensis Group (Bok Choy) - Gardenia
WEBBok Choy (Brassica rapa Chinensis Group), also known as Pak Choi, is one of the two main types of Chinese cabbage. It is prized for its crunchy stalks surrounded by glossy, emerald leaves and its mild flavor reminiscent of cabbage or spinach.
Chinese cabbage | Diseases and Pests, Description, Uses, …
WEBChinese cabbage can refer to two subspecies of cabbage belonging to the family Brassicaceae, Brassica rapa pekinensis (napa cabbage) and Brassica rapa chinensis (bok-choy). Napa cabbage has a barrel shaped, elongated rosette of overlapping leaves which point inwardly and can grow 25–51 cm (10–20 in) tall, with a …
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