Editing Pac Choi (Toy Choi) (section)

== Characteristics ==

* '''Physical Characteristics''': Pak Choi has dark green leaves with white or creamy white stalks, offering a mild, sweet flavor and a crunchy texture<ref>https://plants.moananursery.com/12170011/Plant/32701/Joi_Choi_Pak_Choi</ref><ref>https://plants.platthillnursery.com/12120026/Plant/29340/Bok_Choy</ref>. The plant grows up to 1 to 2 feet tall, with a spread of about 1 to 1.5 feet<ref>http://gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scene0bdf.html</ref>.
* '''Growing Conditions''': It thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained, moist soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/brassica-rapa-chinensis-group</ref><ref>http://gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scene0bdf.html</ref>. It is moderately difficult to grow, requiring careful pest control and good timing for spring crops<ref>http://gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scene0bdf.html</ref>.
* '''Lifecycle''': Pak Choi is an annual or biennial plant grown as an annual. It matures in about 60 days and can be harvested continuously by picking individual leaves or the whole head<ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/brassica-rapa-chinensis-group</ref><ref>http://gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scene0bdf.html</ref>.

<span id="why-is-this-crop-useful-for-space"></span>