{"product_id":"mustard-seeds-gai-choi-kz","title":"Mustard Seed Packet - Gai Choi","description":"\u003cp\u003e40-60 Days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eBrassica juncea\u003c\/em\u003e. Gai Choi Mustard Seeds. Non-GMO, annual heirloom. Gai Choi is the most commonly grown variety of Chinese mustard. It’s used not only in Asian cuisines but also in many Italian dishes and cuisines in the United States, Europe, and internationally. Its flavor is of the traditional “mustard,” reminiscent of Wasabi mustard being hot! It is a loose “heading” type with broad green leaves and thick white stems. It grows very quickly and is well suited for growing in cooler climates, as an early spring crop, or for a fall harvest. Approx 9,500 seeds \/ oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMustard Seeds - Gai Choi - Heirloom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eBrassica juncea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40-60 Days \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4-21 Days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e 0.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e 6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBroad leafed and loosely heading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile, well-draining soil, slightly acidic to neutral with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Soil should be kept moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50-75°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun to Partial Shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pests include cabbage worms, aphids, spider mites, slugs, and snails. Some of the diseases that trouble gai choi include leaf blight, anthracnose, damping off, and Alternaria leaf spot. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGai Choi Mustard Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green leaves, white stems\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGai Choi Mustard Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong mustard flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinese mustard, aba kola, cai xanh, gai choy, gat, ha karashina, kaai tsai, moster, mustasa, phakkaat khieo, rai, sawi, sawi hijau, sawi pahit, sawi sawi, sesawi, taai kaai tsai, ye yong jie cai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Gai Choi Mustard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGai Choi Mustard is a cool weather plant. Start Gai Choi Mustard seeds directly in your garden two weeks before the last frost, or start them indoors and transplant them a few weeks after sprouting. Plant about 6 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart. It’s good to plant one row at a time, followed by additional rows two weeks apart for a longer harvest. You can also plant late in the summer for a fall harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Gai Choi Mustard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fully mature plant can be harvested around 8 weeks, sometimes a bit earlier or later depending on local conditions.The outer leaves can be cut starting at about 3 weeks when 6 inches tall. \"Baby greens” will be less bitter, and may be better tasting. Full-sized plants are harvested by cutting at the base. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mustard will bolt and flower when the temperature gets warm enough. It’s best to harvest the greens before this happens. Seeds can be harvested once flowers start to droop and turn brown. Cut them and keep in a container. Let them dry in the dark for a few weeks. Separate the seeds and save them for planting or eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary Tips\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGai Choi Mustard is a delicious, though strong, traditional Asian side dish. It can be pickled, stir-fried, used in soups, or steamed. This is delicious with garlic and some sliced fresh ginger. The seeds can be dried and ground, then mixed with a liquid to make homemade condiment mustard! Cold water, vinegar, warm liquids, or even wine will make spicy mustard more mellow in flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 g packet - Approximately 1,005 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Kitazawa Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"3g Packet","offer_id":50290368086253,"sku":"59103","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/6048\/0493\/files\/TLCN-63054-Mustard_Chinese_-_Gai_Choi_cbe97791-ce75-4452-bf21-fe4ad9fbd42f.webp?v=1784159036","url":"https:\/\/tlmwholesale.com\/products\/mustard-seeds-gai-choi-kz","provider":"True Leaf Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}