Brassica

Pak Choi

Fast Asian green — sow successionally in cool seasons to avoid bolting.

Sun

Full to partial

Water

Regular

Soil

Rich, moist

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Leaves & stems

Lifecycle

Annual

Hardiness

Hardy

fastcool-season

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Thompson & Morgan stocks cold-tolerant pak choi varieties suited to London's cool springs and autumns.

Crocus

Crocus offers drainage-rich pots ideal for pak choi's shallow roots in wet London clay.

Amazon UK

Amazon UK provides hand forks and digging tools useful for preparing compact London garden beds.