Pac Choi Growing Guide
Growing Pac Choi is easier than you think. This guide walks you through everything you need — from planting your first seed to harvesting.
At a Glance
Difficulty
Easy
Category
Vegetable
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Frost Tolerance
Frost Hardy
Growing Zones
Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Plant Family
Brassicaceae
Growing Season
Cool Season
Plant Lifecycle
Annual
Also grows well as
When To Start
First Chance to Plant
30 Days Before Last Frost
Last Chance to Plant
30 Days Before First Frost
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Your Pac Choi Planting Window
Start planting
May 15, 2026
Last chance
Sep 10, 2026
The Journey Ahead
Pac Choi's Lifecycle
Seedling
Mature Plant
Seed Production
Step 1
Prepare Your Space
0.5 cm
Seeding Depth
15 cm
Plant Spacing
45 cm
Row Spacing
9
Plants / Sq Ft
Vertical Growing
Yes – Tower.
Method: Tower.
Succession Planting
Yes.
Good Companions
Bad Companions
Step 2
Planting & Sprouting
Expect sprouts in 5–10 days
Growing Tips
- 1Pac Choi thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, especially in hot climates.
- 2Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, watering deeply once or twice a week.
- 3Use well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter, and space plants about 6–12 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation.
- 4To manage pests, use row covers to protect young plants and encourage beneficial insects like ladybugs to control aphids.
Seedling Phase
Step 3
Growth & Maturity
~45
Days to Maturity
30 cm
Mature Height
20 cm
Mature Width
Pests to Watch For
Diseases to Watch For
Mature Plant
Step 4
Harvesting
Harvest Window
30 days
When to Pick
Harvest heads or individual leaves
How to Harvest
- 1Harvest Pac Choi when the leaves are full and firm, typically 45-60 days after planting.
- 2Use a sharp knife to cut the plant at the base, just above the soil line, to avoid damaging the roots.
- 3For a continuous harvest, pick outer leaves individually, allowing the center to keep growing.
Step 5
Saving Seeds
How to Save Seeds
Saving seeds from your Pac Choi plant is a simple and rewarding process that any new grower can master! Allow a few healthy Pac Choi plants to flower and form seed pods, then wait until the pods turn brown and dry on the plant. Gently cut the stalks and place them in a paper bag, shaking or rubbing the pods to release the seeds. Let the seeds dry for a few more days, then store them in a labeled envelope or jar in a cool, dry place—your future garden will thank you! Remember, saving your own seeds not only saves money but also helps you grow stronger, more resilient plants each season.
Seed Production
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