{"product_id":"chinese-mustard-green-cai-be-dua-seeds","title":"Chinese Mustard Green Seeds – Cải Bẹ Dưa | Gai Choy | Brassica juncea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChinese Mustard Green Seeds – Cải Bẹ Dưa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBrassica juncea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinese Mustard Green, Gai Choy, Gai Cai, Green Mustard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVietnamese Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cải Bẹ Dưa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool-Season Leafy Vegetable \/ Large-Petiole Mustard Type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChinese Mustard Green is a cool-season Asian vegetable known for its broad, crinkled green leaves and thick, fleshy midribs and petioles. Young leaves generally have a milder mustard flavor, while mature leaves and stems develop a stronger flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis vegetable is commonly used in soups, stir-fries, cooked dishes, and is especially well suited for traditional Vietnamese pickling and fermentation as \u003cstrong\u003ecải bẹ dưa \/ dưa cải\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Growing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Soil Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 55–65°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4–1\/2 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool spring and fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; partial shade may help during warmer weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 45–50 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-Petiole \/ Thick-Stem Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60–80 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow in early spring or late summer for a fall harvest. Sow seeds approximately 1\/4–1\/2 inch deep, cover lightly with fine soil, and maintain even moisture until seedlings become established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor leaf harvesting, thin plants approximately 4–8 inches apart. For larger plants with thick petioles, allow approximately 10–12 inches between plants, or up to 12–18 inches for fuller development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Culinary Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest outer leaves as needed or harvest the entire plant. For pickling, allow the plants to develop broad leaves and thick petioles while the stems are still tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCool weather generally produces better texture and a milder flavor. Extended hot weather can encourage bolting and increase pungency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Variety Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Cải Bẹ Dưa” may refer to several selections of Chinese mustard. This seed lot is identified as \u003cem\u003eBrassica juncea\u003c\/em\u003e and most closely resembles a large-petiole \/ thick-stem Chinese mustard type. A specific named cultivar is not claimed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant shape, petiole thickness, flavor, maturity time, and other characteristics may vary depending on genetics and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds only – live plants are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMai’s Family LLC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGrow Seeds – Save Earth\u003cbr\u003e\nhttps:\/\/maisfamily.us\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mai's Family","offers":[{"title":"1000+","offer_id":51608383947058,"sku":"693039731962","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000+","offer_id":51608383979826,"sku":"693039731963","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams","offer_id":51608384012594,"sku":"693039731964","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Oz","offer_id":51608384045362,"sku":"693039731965","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/9743\/2114\/files\/maisfamily1_7199fb7e-72dc-4231-a7cc-ebeeb2d2af75.png?v=1787104669","url":"https:\/\/maisfamily.us\/es\/products\/chinese-mustard-green-cai-be-dua-seeds","provider":"Mai's Family","version":"1.0","type":"link"}