Description
🥬 BOK CHOY [ KOLONG ]
Premium Green Leaf Bok Choy | Crisp Stems | Fast Growing Asian Green
Bok Choy ‘Kolong’ – Premium Non-Heading Asian Leaf Vegetable
Bok Choy ‘Kolong’ is a premium, fast-growing Asian leafy vegetable that produces lush green leaf blades with crisp, light green to white bulbous stems. Unlike heading cabbage, this variety does not form compact heads. Instead, it develops an attractive cluster of upright leaves resembling mustard greens.
Known for its tender texture, mild flavour, and crunchy stalks, Bok Choy ‘Kolong’ is perfect for home gardens, terrace gardens, kitchen gardens, raised beds, and commercial cultivation. It grows quickly during the cooler months and is highly valued for salads, stir-fries, soups, steamed dishes, and Asian cuisine.
⭐ Why Choose Bok Choy ‘Kolong’?
✔ Premium non-heading Bok Choy variety
✔ Crisp white stems with tender green leaves
✔ Fast-growing and high-yielding
✔ Mild, sweet flavour
✔ Excellent for stir-fries, soups & salads
✔ Suitable for home gardens and commercial cultivation
✔ Easy to grow
✔ Rich in vitamins and antioxidants
📋 Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis |
| Variety | Kolong |
| Plant Type | Non-Heading Bok Choy |
| Leaf Colour | Dark Green |
| Stem Colour | Light Green to White |
| Growth Habit | Upright Rosette |
| Crop Type | Cool Season Vegetable |
| Growing Difficulty | Easy |
🌱 Growing Information
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| ❄️ Seed Storage Temperature | 8–16°C |
| 🌱 Sowing Depth | 0.5 cm |
| 📏 Plant Spacing | 45 cm |
| 📐 Row Spacing | 45 cm |
| 🌿 Preferred Soil | Fertile, Well-Drained Soil |
| ☀️ Sunlight Requirement | 4–6 Hours Daily |
| 💧 Water Requirement | Moderate |
| ✅ Minimum Germination | 80% |
📅 Crop Calendar
| Activity | Recommended Months |
|---|---|
| 🌱 Sowing | September • October • November • December • January |
| 🌿 Transplanting / Planting | October • November • December • January • February |
| 🥬 Harvesting | December • January • February • March • April |
🌾 Growing Guide
Soil
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic manure. Soil rich in organic matter encourages vigorous leaf growth.
Sunlight
Requires 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Partial shade is beneficial in warmer regions.
Watering
Maintain evenly moist soil throughout the growing season. Regular watering promotes tender, succulent stems and healthy leaves.
Temperature
Bok Choy performs best under cool climatic conditions and is ideal for autumn and winter cultivation.
🥬 Harvesting
Harvest plants when they are young and tender for the best flavour and texture. Individual outer leaves may be harvested as needed, or the entire plant can be cut at the base for a full harvest.
🥗 Culinary Uses
Bok Choy ‘Kolong’ is ideal for:
- Stir-Fries
- Soups
- Noodles
- Salads
- Steamed Vegetables
- Dumplings
- Asian Cuisine
- Healthy Smoothies
💚 Health Benefits
Bok Choy is naturally rich in:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K
- Calcium
- Potassium
- Iron
- Dietary Fibre
- Antioxidants
A nutrient-rich leafy vegetable that supports bone health, immunity, and overall wellness.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.