Pac Choi Red

Mild · Fresh · Colourful

Pac Choi Red microgreens combine a gentle, fresh flavour with beautifully coloured young leaves and stems. Tender and versatile, they bring the mild character of Pac Choi together with deeper natural tones that add an elegant contrast to the plate.

Their delicate flavour makes them easy to use generously, while their colour makes them particularly lovely as a finishing green.

Flavour

Mild · Fresh · Slightly sweet

Pac Choi Red has a clean, delicate brassica flavour with subtle sweetness. It is considerably milder than stronger varieties such as radish or mustard.

Growing Level

Easy

Pac Choi Red is a beginner-friendly microgreen that grows reliably with consistent moisture, good airflow and adequate light.

Growing Time

Approximately 8–12 days

Growing conditions such as temperature, light, airflow and watering can influence development. Use the appearance and tenderness of your microgreens as your main guide when deciding when to harvest.

Soaking

No soaking required.

Pac Choi Red seeds can be sown directly onto a thoroughly moistened growing mat.

Germination

After sowing, keep the seeds covered and in darkness during the initial germination period.

Once the seeds have germinated and the young shoots are established, uncover the tray and move it into light.

Watering

Keep the growing mat consistently moist without allowing it to become waterlogged.

Once the roots are established, bottom watering is preferable. Add water to the reservoir tray below and allow the growing mat to absorb moisture from underneath.

Good airflow and balanced moisture help encourage healthy, even growth.

Light

Once uncovered, place your Pac Choi Red microgreens in a bright location with good indirect natural light or beneath a suitable grow light.

Adequate light encourages compact growth and helps the young plants develop their characteristic colour.

When to Harvest

Pac Choi Red microgreens are generally ready when the stems are well developed and the cotyledons are fully open and well coloured.

Harvest just above the growing mat using clean scissors or a clean, sharp blade.

Best With

Eggs · Salads · Bowls · Noodles · Rice dishes · Fish · Stir-fries · Asian-inspired dishes

Its combination of mild flavour and natural colour makes Pac Choi Red especially attractive as a fresh finishing green.

Storage

For the best quality, harvest only what you need whenever possible.

If storing harvested microgreens, make sure they are dry before placing them in a clean container in the refrigerator. Excess moisture can shorten their freshness.

Wash before eating and enjoy while fresh.

Good to Know

Pac Choi belongs to the Brassica family and is closely related to Tatsoi and other Asian greens.

Pac Choi Red offers a similar gentle flavour to the white variety, but its naturally deeper colouring gives it a distinctive appearance in both the growing tray and finished dishes.

Why Grow Pac Choi Red?

Pac Choi Red brings together delicate flavour and beautiful natural colour. Easy to grow and easy to use, it adds freshness without overpowering a dish and creates an elegant contrast on the plate.

Grow it. Cut it fresh. Add natural colour.