How to Plant Pechay Seeds

Pechay (Brassica rapa), also known as bok choi or Chinese cabbage, is a biannual, herbaceous, edible plant that develops with an erect habit, reaching 6 inches to a foot in height. Its tender, immature leaves appear in Chinese soups and other Asian dishes. Pechay provides beta carotene, vitamin C, iron, fiber, calcium and other nutrients. Sow the seeds in early spring in sand or loam with a pH level between 5.5 and 6.5.

Things You'll Need

• Hoe
• Soaker hose

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Clear a site in a sunny location. Remove weeds, grass, rocks and other debris.

   • 2

     Make a shallow furrow 1/4 inch deep. Space multiple furrows 8 inches apart.

   • 3

     Sow the pechay seeds in the furrow 4 inches from one another. Cover them with a fine layer of soil to refill the furrow.

   • 4

     Install a soaker hose 2 inches from the seeds to provide gentle irrigation. Water the seeds right after you sow them. Keep the seedbed moist to promote germination.