Editing IRRADIATED Extra Dwarf Pak Choi (section)

== Characteristics ==

* '''Physical Characteristics''': Bok choy has green leaf blades with lighter, bulbous white stalks, forming a cluster similar to mustard greens. The leaves are typically green, but some varieties may have purple leaves<ref>https://rhs.org.uk/plants/122198/brassica-rapa-chinensis-group/details</ref>. The stems are crunchy and juicy, while the leaves are tender and quickly wilt when cooked<ref>https://britannica.com/plant/Chinese-mustard</ref>.
* '''Growing Conditions''': Bok choy prefers moist but well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate light frost, making it suitable for early spring or late fall plantings<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/brassica-rapa-chinensis-group</ref>. It is an annual or biennial plant, depending on the climate<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/brassica-rapa-chinensis-group</ref>.
* '''Lifecycle''': Bok choy matures in about 60 days. It can be harvested at various stages, from young leaves to mature plants<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/brassica-rapa-chinensis-group</ref>.

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