Violetta Pak Choi

Scientific Name: Brassica rapa (Chinensis Group) 'Violetta'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

1-12

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Violetta Pak Choi plant details

Violetta Pak Choi is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with burgundy, green and purple foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Violetta Pak Choi

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen burgundy, green and purple
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, culinary, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Violetta Pak Choi

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A STUNNING new Pac Choi variety with rich violet leaf tops & contrasting bright green stems & undersides. One of the best annual choices for brightening up edible landscapes, it’s an equally fine choice to eat. ‘Violetta’ will produce baby greens for salads in 30 days & can be planted quite densely - but if you want full sized Pac Choi, plant or thin the starts to 8 inches apart, then pick the leaves & use in stir-fries & soups. To grow well, it needs fertile garden soil, so don’t skimp on the compost & grow in raised beds or containers if your soil is still on the heavy side. Responds best to decreasing day length, thus a perfect fall crop - but a very early spring crop can also work well in mild winter areas. Should ‘Violetta’ start to bolt due to frost or hot temperatures, harvest immediately. VERY TASTY, but also delicious to slugs & snails, so keep it well protected from your competitors!