Growing Pak Choi, Choy Sum, and Baby Vegetables for Asian Cooking in Australia

Fast, Productive Asian GreensPak choi, choy sum, and other baby Asian brassicas are among the fastest, most rewarding crops for Australian vegetable gardens — ready to harvest in as little as 30–40 days, and genuinely versatile in the kitchen from stir-fries to soups.Climate and TimingThese are cool-season crops that bolt (run to flower) quickly in heat, so timing matters: sow in early spring or, better, from late summer through autumn and into winter in most of Australia, avoiding the hotte…