How to Grow Pac Choi, Red Choi
Brassica rapa var. chinensis
Your complete guide to growing Pac Choi, Red Choi.
When to Plant Pac Choi, Red Choi
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 2 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 3 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 4 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 5 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 6 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 7 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 8 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 9 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 10 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 11 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 12 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 13 | January – December | — | January – December |
Companion Plants for Pac Choi, Red Choi
✓ Good companions
Similar growing conditions and harvest schedule for mixed salad production
Natural pest deterrent that repels aphids without competing for space
Attracts beneficial insects and has similar cool-season growing requirements
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage pests
Similar growing conditions and harvest timing, efficient space usage
Repels aphids, whiteflies, and cabbage worms that commonly attack brassicas
Fast-growing companion that helps break up soil and deters flea beetles
Compatible cool-season crop with similar water and light requirements
✗ Keep away from
Inhibits growth of most plants including brassicas through allelopathic compounds
Can attract same pests like flea beetles and may cross-pollinate if flowering
Different water requirements and may harbor slugs that damage tender microgreens
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
