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Li Ren Choi — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Li Ren Choi
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

37days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z5–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture
Spacing: 6-8 inches
Height: 3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green
Shape: Compact, proportional mini heads with green stems
Flavour: Mild, tender, and slightly sweet with a delicate texture typical of baby pac choi.

In the kitchen

Stir-frying, steaming, sautéing, raw in salads, Asian cuisine

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Flea beetles, cabbage moths, aphids, slugs
Diseases: Clubroot, bacterial soft rot, downy mildew

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	July – September
2	—	—	May – July	June – September
3	—	—	May – June	June – October
4	—	—	April – June	June – October
5	—	—	April – May	May – November
6	—	—	April – May	May – November
7	—	—	March – May	April – November
8	—	—	March – April	April – December
9	—	—	February – March	March – December
10	—	—	January – March	February – December
11	—	—	January – February	January – December
12	—	—	January – February	January – December
13	—	—	January – February	January – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

ChivesRepels aphids and other pests that commonly attack lettuce

MarigoldsDeters nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

CarrotsLoosens soil for lettuce roots and doesn't compete for same nutrients

RadishesQuick-growing companion that helps break up soil and deters flea beetles

GarlicNatural pest deterrent that repels aphids and slugs

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and can be interplanted for space efficiency

DillAttracts beneficial insects like ladybugs that control aphids

Avoid

SunflowersToo tall and creates excessive shade, stunting lettuce growth

BroccoliCompetes heavily for nitrogen and space, can overshadow lettuce

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit lettuce germination and growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g): 0.742
Fat (g): 0.0738
Carbohydrate (g): 3.37
Vitamin K (µg): 20.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.0401
Calcium (mg): 14.2
Iron (mg): 0.0332
Magnesium (mg): 6.31
Phosphorus (mg): 19.2
Potassium (mg): 139
Zinc (mg): 0.173

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the lettuce growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Li Ren Choi

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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