How to Grow Li Ren Choi
Brassica rapa var. chinensis
Your complete guide to growing Li Ren Choi.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica rapaWhen to Plant Li Ren Choi
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | July – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | June – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | June – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | April – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | April – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | March – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | February – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | January – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | January – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | January – December |
Companion Plants for Li Ren Choi
✓ Good companions
Loosens soil for lettuce roots and doesn't compete for same nutrients
Repels aphids and other pests that commonly attack lettuce
Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs that control aphids
Natural pest deterrent that repels aphids and slugs
Deters nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Quick-growing companion that helps break up soil and deters flea beetles
Similar growing requirements and can be interplanted for space efficiency
✗ Keep away from
Competes heavily for nitrogen and space, can overshadow lettuce
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit lettuce germination and growth
Too tall and creates excessive shade, stunting lettuce growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
