Description: (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis). Ivory-white, sweet-flavored stems against forest green foliage make for a stunning contrast of colors. But it’s the flavor and juicy texture that really make Baby Milk bok choy is a show-stopper! The perfect single serving-sized plant, a head can fit neatly in your palm. In China bok choy is celebrated as a nutrient-dense superfood; indeed bok choy is a rich source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as smaller amounts of a wide range of important nutrients. Bok choy also ranks at the top of the charts for nutrient density, rated healthier even than spinach and broccoli.
Description: (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis). A perfectly miniature bok choy! Stuff several in the steamer basket or pop one into your mouth for a nutritious snack! The extra-dwarf heads are famous across China and even long popular in U.S. markets and restaurants. Said to have first been grown in a small village called Hak Tau in Hong Kong, a local legend holds that an old man first began cultivating this variety and spreading seeds to fellow villagers. He asked only that the variety remain in the village. But after outsiders came in the night to steal seeds, Hedou baby bok choy became famous across Hong Kong and eventually the globe. The delicious micro choy is a staple in many dishes and a perfect bite-sized veggie!
Description: (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis). An incredible variety from China! We love this eye-catching purple baby bok choy, and we believe this is one of the best strains available. Its sweet, rich flavor is perfect for wok, grill, or salads. We love the highly refined, uniform heads, averaging 6-7 inches tall. The neat little plants make a perfect presentation tucked into a tidy kitchen garden or displayed at a farmers' market stand. A beautiful variety, the antioxidant-rich plum-colored leaves really pop against the lime-green stems. Crunchy, juicy, and flavorful, this is an excellent culinary variety.
Bok Choy Seeds, Shanghai Green:
Description: (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis). A delicious jade green baby type that is in high demand with top chefs. The small plants are upright and have light green stems. Equally suited for home gardens and farming, the plants’ unique curvature and chartreuse petioles make Shanghai Green bok choy stand out at market. They are extra tender and finely flavored, making them a coveted variety among culinarians in the know.
Description: (Brassica rapa var. chinensis). This giant choy is celebrated for its snowy white and supremely succulent stems. Plants stand over 16 inches tall, and the thick stems are extremely juicy, with a perfect crispy texture. Enjoy raw as a refreshing snack (far superior to celery sticks) or in salads. Stunning when stir fried, steamed, or swirled into soups! Jere Gettle encountered this gourmet variety while visiting the city of Nanjing, China. There you can still find this traditional cabbage along sidewalks, drying for wintertime use.
Description: (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis). A perfected medium-sized bok choy that is popular with market gardeners in China for its fabulous flavor and high-quality heads. A superior variety in every way, the crisp and tender heads are tightly packed and remain scrumptious even as the leaves get large. Impressive and adaptable variety boasting bolt resistance, as well as heat and cold tolerance! Bok choy is high in several vitamins, especially C.
Description: (Brassica rapa). A standout in the Baker Creek trials, this stunning superfood is packed with vitamin A, minerals, and protein. Chijimisai, a cross between tatsoi and komatsuna, offers velvety, lightly umami leaves that make a remarkable spinach substitute. This “new” heirloom Asian green thrives in both heat and cold, making it ideal for year-round growing in most zones. Quick to grow and versatile, Chijimisai shines in stir-fries, soups, salads, lasagna, and even on pizza. It’s poised to become a must-have for market gardeners and culinary enthusiasts alike.
Choy Seeds, Yellow Heart Winter:
Description: (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis). This beautiful variety from China is of the best-tasting and cold-hardiest greens. It’s also called “Golden Flower in the Snow,” which is a nod to the incredible cold tolerance of this variety. Cool weather triggers leaves to turn a brilliant yellow color, making the central rosette of leaves look like a massive gilded flower. Plants are just 5-8 inches tall. The plants are super cold-loving and great for extra-late season planting and ornamental design. Extra tender leaves are delicious cooked or in a salad. A taste test winner!
Choy Sum Seeds, Choy Sum Seeds, 50-Day:
Description: (Brassica chinensis var. parachinensis). A delectable Chinese vegetable that is known for its tender and delicious edible stalks and flowers. This green can be planted in both spring and late summer for fall harvest. The greens are nutritious and very flavorful, but most growers in the know savor the flowers and stalks, as they are a gourmet delicacy!
Choy Sum Seeds, Purple or Chinese Flowering Cabbage:
Description: (Brassica rapa var. parachinensis). Wildly gourmet flavor and vivid magenta stems make this Chinese green, also known as hon tsai tai, a favorite. The slim and crunchy stems are refreshing and especially well suited to fresh snacking as well as cooking. The contrast between crispy stems, soft and tender leaves, and spicy yellow blooms makes for a phenomenal culinary experience. A particularly cold-tolerant leafy green that is so well suited to fall and winter harvests. Plants reach 12-36 inches in height and can be harvested multiple times as a cut-and-come-again green.
Komatsuna Seeds, Spinach Mustard "Old Tokyo":
Description: (Brassica rapa var. perviridis). The old and traditional Komatsuna strain from Tokyo, Japan, makes a perfect spinach substitute. It might be hard to believe that Komatsuna is actually a mustard! The leaves combine the best qualities of spinach and mustard, with a mild and sweet flavor reminiscent of spinach but with the powerful nutrition of a mustard! The leaves are very high in vitamins A and C, and it is a good source of vitamin K, folate, and minerals such as calcium and iron.
Description: (Brassica rapa subsp. narinosa). Tatsoi is nicknamed Vitamin Green, and rightfully so. This gourmet green is known as one of the richest sources of vitamin C and it is replete with other incredible vitamins, minerals, and health-promoting compounds! Tatsoi also boasts glucosinolates (which have been extensively studied for their potential to lower the risk of some cancers) and carotenoids, which promote eye health. You won’t have to bargain with your kids to get them to eat this veggie. It’s super sweet and easy to love, with a mild and refreshing flavor. The low-growing rosettes are comprised of tiny, glossy spoon-shaped leaves that boast a crisp and juicy mouthfeel.
