Grow Yu Choy seeds, a popular Asian leafy green known for tender stalks, lightly sweet flavor, and rapid growth. This versatile cool-season crop produces edible stems, leaves, and flower buds, making it a favorite for home gardeners who want quick and repeat harvests. Yu Choy thrives in cool to mild weather and performs beautifully in raised beds, outdoor gardens, and compact growing spaces.
These Non-GMO Yu Choy seeds offer consistent germination and strong growth, producing crisp, flavorful greens in a short time. With its fast maturity and cut-and-come-again growth habit, Yu Choy is ideal for gardeners seeking productive leafy crops through spring and fall seasons.
Features
- Fast-growing Asian leafy green for cool-season gardens.
- Produces edible stems, leaves, and flower shoots.
- Mild, tender, and excellent for quick harvest cycles.
- Works well in raised beds, garden rows, and containers.
- Non-GMO, open-pollinated seed variety.
- Suitable for beginner and experienced gardeners.
- Cut-and-come-again growth for repeated harvests.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Yu Choy
- Plant Type: Cool-season leafy vegetable
- Growth Habit: Upright stem cluster with edible leafy shoots
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 3–11
- Growing Season: Spring and Fall planting; mild summers acceptable
- Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
- Days to Maturity: 30–50 days
- Germination Temperature: 55°F–75°F (13°C–24°C)
- Plant Height: 10–18 inches
- Plant Spacing: 4–6 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained fertile soil
- Water Requirement: Regular watering; keep soil evenly moist
- Support Needed: None; natural upright growth
- Growth Advantage: Cut-and-harvest regrowth extends cropping period
Planting Guide
- Sow seeds directly outdoors during cool weather or start indoors for early planting.
- Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in well-drained, moist soil.
- Space plants 4–6 inches apart or sow densely for baby greens.
- Choose full sun to partial shade depending on temperature.
- Maintain even moisture for tender leaf and stem development.
- Harvest by cutting outer leaves or snipping entire stems once they reach size.
- Avoid hot summer heat for best flavor and tenderness.
- Continue harvesting regularly to encourage new growth.
- For continual supply, sow new seeds every 10–14 days during cool seasons.
