{"product_id":"pac-choi","title":"Bok Choy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBok Choy\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as Pac Choi, is a highly nutritious and easy-to-grow leafy green belonging to the Brassica family. With its smooth, juicy white stems and tender green leaves, it is a staple in stir-fries, soups, and raw salads. It thrives in cool weather, becoming sweeter and more tender as temperatures drop, making it an excellent choice for early spring and fall gardens. Its compact growth and quick maturity also make it an ideal variety for small spaces and successive plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhere to grow Bok Choy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong\u003ezones 3 to 9\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bok Choy prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. It is particularly well-suited to coastal climates and enjoys regular watering and cool temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eOrigin and history\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eOriginating in China, Bok Choy has been cultivated for over 1,500 years and remains a pillar of Asian cuisine. Its mild, slightly mustardy flavor and rapid growth have earned it global popularity. Traditionally used in both cooking and medicine, it is prized for its nutritional density and health benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCanadian Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 8–9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow in early spring and again in late summer for fall harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 5–7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors and transplant in early spring or late summer; possible protection with floating row cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 3–4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors and transplant after frost; grow in cold frames for fall or winter harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHow to grow and harvest Bok Choy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow 0.5–1 cm deep, spaced 10 to 15 cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil moist to prevent bitterness and bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest young leaves as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49940464107766,"sku":"MF-GREENS-018","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/0354\/3286\/files\/pak-choi.jpg?v=1771190317","url":"https:\/\/jardinierquebec.com\/en\/products\/pac-choi","provider":"Jardinier Québec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}