Little Shanghai Bok Choy

Little Shanghai Bok Choy Seeds (Heirloom)

Non-GMO | Open-Pollinated | The Chef’s Favorite Baby Green

The Culinary Edge 🥬

Stop settling for the oversized, fibrous bok choy found in generic grocery bundles. Little Shanghai is the definitive "baby" variety, prized for its compact, spoon-shaped leaves and smooth, lime-green stems that remain buttery-tender from heart to tip. Unlike white-stemmed types, this variety offers a mild, nutty sweetness without the stringy texture, making it the perfect candidate for high-end plating where the vegetable is served whole or halved.

100+ Seeds per pack

At A Glance:

✨ Flavor Profile

• Sweet & Clean: Remarkably mild with a refreshing crunch and zero sulfurous "bite."

• Tender-Crisp Stems: The stems are succulent and entirely edible, maintaining a smooth, non-fibrous texture even when mature.

🍴 Culinary Versatility

• The "Perfect Half": Its compact size makes it ideal for halving lengthwise and searing on a high-heat cast iron or grill for a stunning charred presentation.

• Miso-Glazed Star: The high-water content allows it to absorb glazes and broths beautifully without becoming mushy.

• Raw "Spoon" Salads: Use the individual leaves as edible spoons for tartare, ceviche, or as a crunchy addition to fresh garden salads.

🌱 Growing Notes

• Fast-Track Harvest: One of the quickest producers in the garden, reaching "baby" stage in as little as 35 days—perfect for succession planting in the Montreal region.

• Spring & Fall Champion: Thrives in the cool, humid shoulders of the season. A light frost only enhances the natural sweetness of the stems.

• Space Efficient: Its upright, compact habit makes it a star performer for raised beds, vertical gardens, or intensive small-plot farming.