How to Grow Pac Choi, Red Pac
Brassica rapa var. chinensis
Your complete guide to growing Pac Choi, Red Pac.
When to Plant Pac Choi, Red Pac
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 Pac
✓ Good companions
Compatible growth rates and water needs, both cool-season crops
Repels aphids and other soft-bodied insects that attack brassicas
Natural pest deterrent and compatible harvest timing for microgreens
Attracts beneficial insects and may help deter cabbage pests
Same family with similar nutrient and growing requirements
Similar growing requirements and harvest timing, efficient space utilization
Fellow brassica with compatible growing conditions and spacing needs
Quick germination helps break soil crust, can be harvested before pac choi needs full space
Similar light and moisture requirements, both thrive in cool conditions
✗ Keep away from
Heavy nitrogen fixation can cause excessive leaf growth at expense of tender microgreen quality
Allelopathic compounds inhibit growth of most brassicas including pac choi
Different water and nutrient needs, may overshadow delicate microgreens
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
