Pak Choi Baby Shanghai Greens Seeds (Organic)

Baby Shanghai Pak Choi is a compact and versatile variety known for its small, spoon-shaped leaves and crisp, juicy stems. Each plant grows to about 6-8 inches tall, making it ideal for small gardens, containers, or close planting. The tender leaves have a mild, slightly sweet flavor that is perfect for stir-fries, soups, or steaming, while the stems add crunch to fresh salads. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and nutrient-rich, well-draining soil, Baby Shanghai matures quickly in just 30-40 days, providing an early and continuous harvest.

Variety Details

• Botanical name: Brassica rapa var. chinensis
• Plant type: Annual
• Growth habit: Herbaceous
• Crop category: Cabbage
• Kitchen profile: Baby Shanghai Pak Choi is a compact and versatile variety known for its small, spoon-shaped leaves and crisp, juicy stems.
• Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
• Product format: Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: 65-80°F
• Planting Depth: 1/4"-1/2"
• Germination: 3-10 Days
• Height At Maturity: 5"-6"
• Days to Maturity: 35-45 Days
• Sun/Shade: Full Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 6"-8"

Schedule Pak Choi Baby Shanghai Greens for the cool-season planting window appropriate to your climate. Start seed in a protected setting or direct sow when the product record allows, then thin or transplant so each plant has room to develop. Check moisture at root depth and adjust irrigation to weather and soil rather than a universal schedule. As maturity approaches, inspect head, stem, or leaf development according to the crop type and harvest at the preferred size and firmness.

This cool-season crop performs well in spring and fall gardens, tolerating light frosts and extending your growing season.

Regular harvesting of individual leaves or entire plants encourages fresh growth and ensures a steady supply of greens throughout the season.

Before sowing Pak Choi Baby Shanghai Greens, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

Explore related options in our Cabbage Growing Guide.