Brassica Rapa var. Parachinensis 'Karate' (Karate Choy Sum)

Brassica rapa var. parachinensis 'Karate', commonly known as Karate Choy Sum. This fast-growing vegetable produces slender green stems, smooth leaves, and tender yellow flowering shoots with a mild, sweet flavour and delicate texture. A staple in Asian cuisine, Karate Choy Sum is perfect for stir-fries, steaming, soups, and fresh side dishes. Its quick growth and excellent eating quality make it a favourite for home gardeners and market growers alike.

Karate Choy Sum thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Quick to mature and easy to grow, it is ideal for succession planting, providing continuous harvests throughout the growing season. Its vigorous growth, nutritional value, and versatility in the kitchen make it an essential addition to any home vegetable garden.