Grown Pac Choi, Red Pac?

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Pac Choi, Red Pac — Microgreens

10-15days to harvest

3-5 daysdays to germinate

Z5–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Sowing

Direct sow on microgreen growing medium at 10.5 grams per tray, maintain consistent moisture

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Microgreen growing medium or hydroponic mat, well-draining
Spacing: Dense seeding, approximately 3 flats per ounce of seed
Height: 3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Red and green
Size: 5 g
Shape: Elongated leaves with cotyledon and true leaf structure
Flavour: Mild, slightly sweet flavor with clean taste, free from sharp brassica bite.

In the kitchen

Salad garnish, sandwich topping, sushi accompaniment, poke bowl garnish, fresh juice ingredient

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	January – December	—	—	January – December
2	January – December	—	—	January – December
3	January – December	—	—	January – December
4	January – December	—	—	January – December
5	January – December	—	—	January – December
6	January – December	—	—	January – December
7	January – December	—	—	January – December
8	January – December	—	—	January – December
9	January – December	—	—	January – December
10	January – December	—	—	January – December
11	January – December	—	—	January – December
12	January – December	—	—	January – December
13	January – December	—	—	January – December

Companion planting

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

LettuceSimilar growing requirements and harvest timing, efficient space utilization

RadishQuick germination helps break soil crust, can be harvested before pac choi needs full space

ArugulaCompatible growth rates and water needs, both cool-season crops

SpinachSimilar light and moisture requirements, both thrive in cool conditions

CilantroNatural pest deterrent and compatible harvest timing for microgreens

ChivesRepels aphids and other soft-bodied insects that attack brassicas

DillAttracts beneficial insects and may help deter cabbage pests

KaleSame family with similar nutrient and growing requirements

Mustard GreensFellow brassica with compatible growing conditions and spacing needs

Avoid

FennelAllelopathic compounds inhibit growth of most brassicas including pac choi

TomatoesDifferent water and nutrient needs, may overshadow delicate microgreens

BeansHeavy nitrogen fixation can cause excessive leaf growth at expense of tender microgreen quality

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 69
Protein (g): 1.5
Fat (g): 0.1
Carbohydrate (g): 17.6
Fibre (g): 5.3
Sugars (g): 8.55
Vitamin A (µg): 5
Vitamin C (mg): 54.1
Calcium (mg): 8
Iron (mg): 1.61
Magnesium (mg): 24
Phosphorus (mg): 47
Potassium (mg): 304
Zinc (mg): 0.31

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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

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

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Pac Choi, Red Pac?

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