Choy, Yellow Heart Winter
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. It is grown year-round in China but especially in the cool months as a nutritious staple. These low-growing plants are so winter rugged, in fact, that they survived single digit temperatures at the Baker Creek farm. Plants are just 5-8 inches tall. The plants are super cold-loving, great for extra-late season planting and ornamental design. Extra tender leaves are delicious cooked or in salads. A taste test winner!
- 4-6 hrs of Sun
- Sprouts in 10-14 Days
- Ideal Temperature: 55-80 F
- Seed Depth: 1/4"
- Plant Spacing: 6-8"
- Frost Hardy: Yes
- Brassica rapa
Growing Tips: Best planted in late summer/fall for fall/winter harvest, will also tolerate early spring sowing.