{"product_id":"asian-bopak","title":"Asian | Bok Choy 'Bopak'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow crisp, tender, and perfectly formed mini heads of Bopak bok choy (also widely known as pak choi in Asian communities) right in your home garden. This award-winning All-America Selections (AAS) hybrid is celebrated for its clean, compact growth, creamy white stalks, and dark green leaves that bring fresh, crunchy texture to stir-fries, soups, and fresh salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecially bred for exceptional heat tolerance and bolt resistance, Bopak yields uniform baby heads in just 30 to 45 days. Its neat, compact habit makes it ideal for dense garden rows, raised beds, container planting, and continuous succession harvesting throughout the spring, summer, and autumn seasons across Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Bopak Bok Choy (Pak Choi)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-America Selections (AAS) award-winning Asian green variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact baby bok choy \/ pak choi producing crisp, tender stalks and dark green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional bolt resistance and heat tolerance for extended harvest windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild, sweet, and refreshing flavor with no harsh bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-maturing—harvest baby heads in 30 days or mature heads in 45 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for raised beds, small garden spaces, and container gardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows best in full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 40-50 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Bopak Bok Choy from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow bok choy seeds outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, or start indoors 3–4 weeks before your last spring frost date. For an extended autumn harvest, sow again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds approximately 6 mm (1\/4 inch) deep and 2.5 cm (1 inch) apart in rows spaced 30 cm (12 inches) apart. Thin emerging seedlings to a final spacing of 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) apart for baby heads, or up to 25 cm (10 inches) for full-sized plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect a sunny to partially shaded spot with fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Water consistently to maintain steady growth, keep leaves succulent, and prevent premature bolting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest whole baby heads by cutting at the soil line when plants reach 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) tall, or harvest individual outer leaves as needed for a continuous supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bok Choy in Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBopak bok choy is exceptionally well-suited for Canadian growers thanks to its quick maturity and improved thermal stability, allowing it to bridge unpredictable spring and midsummer temperature shifts without going to seed quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccession planting every 2–3 weeks from spring through late summer ensures a non-stop yield of crisp, homegrown pak choi for your kitchen through late autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed instructions covering seed starting, spacing, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, and pest management, read our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/blogs\/in-the-garden\/how-to-grow-bok-choy-in-canada-complete-guide\" title=\"How to Grow Bok Choy in Canada | Complete Growing Guide (PDF)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/blogs\/in-the-garden\/how-to-grow-bok-choy-in-canada-complete-guide\" title=\"How to Grow Bok Choy in Canada | Complete Guide\"\u003eHow to Grow Bok Choy in Canada | Complete Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBopak Bok Choy Growing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 40%; border: none;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 60%; border: none;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/botanical-name-icon.png?v=1790792176\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa subsp. chinensis \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/bokchoy-icon.png?v=1790810750\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eBok Choy \/ Pak Choi (Bopak)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/plant-cycle-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eAnnual cool-season Asian green crop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/full-sun-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/maturity-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 30 days (baby) \/ 45 days (full size)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/seed-count-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 40-50 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/pollinators-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePollination Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eAAS Winner Hybrid variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/harvest-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eStir-fries, noodle dishes, soups, grilling, raw salads, and steamed Asian greens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Your Own Bopak Bok Choy (Pak Choi)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing quite like harvesting tender, crisp heads of pak choi fresh from your garden plot. With its rapid maturity, heat tolerance, and delicious tender stalks, Bopak bok choy is a rewarding and versatile addition to your Canadian vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow your seeds this season and enjoy a fast, healthy harvest of gourmet Asian greens!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Caribou Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39319749754968,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/products\/bopak.jpg?v=1616950370","url":"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/en-cn\/products\/asian-bopak","provider":"Caribou Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}