{"product_id":"pak-choi-joi-choi-seeds-brassica-rapa","title":"Pak Choi Joi Choi Seeds — Brassica rapa","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Ultimate Pak Choi for NZ Gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePak Choi Joi Choi\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e) is a premium hybrid pak choi variety renowned for its vigorous growth, bolt resistance, and exceptional flavour. Joi Choi produces large, upright plants with thick, crisp white stems and glossy dark green leaves — beautiful in the garden and delicious in the kitchen. One of the most reliable and productive pak choi varieties available, it performs brilliantly in NZ's cooler seasons and is ready to harvest in as little as 45–50 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eVigorous and fast-growing\u003c\/strong\u003e — ready to harvest in just 45–50 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❄️ \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent bolt resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e — holds well in cooler temperatures without going to seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥬 \u003cstrong\u003eThick crisp white stems\u003c\/strong\u003e — juicy and tender, perfect for stir-fries and soups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong\u003eGlossy dark green leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e — mild, sweet flavour raw or cooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📅 \u003cstrong\u003eGreat for successive sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e — sow every 3–4 weeks for a continuous harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePak Choi Joi Choi is a cool-season crop that thrives in autumn, winter, and spring in New Zealand. Sow direct or into trays from February through to October. Sow seeds 5 mm deep, thinning to 25–30 cm apart. Prefers a sunny to partly shaded position in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and feed with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser to encourage lush leafy growth. Harvest whole plants when mature, or pick outer leaves as needed for a cut-and-come-again harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eGrower's tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover with fine netting to protect from white butterfly and aphids — a must for brassicas in the NZ garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e15 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Pak Choi Joi Choi (\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e), with sowing and growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45307272593477,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_b53e15a1-a41a-4fef-89c1-0de4fc1e36f0.png?v=1783403467","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/pak-choi-joi-choi-seeds-brassica-rapa","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}