Seedlings : White Crown (Jiu Bai Cai)

$29.90

White Crown (Jiu Bai Cai) is one of the local favorites. Do add some ginger during stir-fry to enhance the flavour. White Crown (Jiu Bai Cai) also contains vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene. These nutrients have powerful antioxidant properties that help protect cells against damage by free radicals. Unlike most other fruits and vegetables, White Crown (Jiu Bai Cai) contains the mineral selenium.

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Here are some tips for caring for Jiu Bai Cai, also known as Bok Choy or Xiao Bai Cai:
  • Sunlight
    Jiu Bai Cai grows best in 4–5 hours of direct sunlight or more than 6 hours of indirect sunlight. 
  • Soil
    Jiu Bai Cai grows best in well-draining, fertile soil with lots of organic matter. 
  • Watering
    Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water regularly, especially during hot and dry periods. 
  • Temperature
    Keep plants cool with mulch. 
  • Fertilizer
    Feed plants with an organic fertilizer every 1–2 weeks to promote leaf growth. 
  • Pests
    Protect plants from pests like snails, grasshoppers, and leaf miners with netting. 
  • Harvesting
    Harvest the plant about a month after germination or before it flowers. You can uproot the whole plant or selectively remove leaves. 
  • Storage
    Store Jiu Bai Cai in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it fresh. 
  • Washing
    Separate the leaves and stalks before washing so you can wash them thoroughly.
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