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forest flame Rank attained: Yew tree

Joined: 17 Jun 2008 Posts: 384 Location: DUBLIN
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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 3:32 pm Post subject: pak choi going to seed |
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hi all
i have grown pak choi and even though it is relatively small it is going to seed.this could be due to irratic watering or has anyone had this problem.
can i still use the plants or will they be bitter.
any help greatly appreciated as always
thanks in advance
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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bolting may be due to drought, high temperatures, sowing too thickly or transplanting. Pak Choi can be transplanted but better to sow it directly where it is to crop. Thinning in dry soil conditions will hasten bolting. The bolting will give it a bitter taste
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired) _________________ michael brenock |
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forest flame Rank attained: Yew tree

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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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thanks for that michael.i sowed them in plugs and then set them in the bed but they probably suffered drought and are in a very warm sunny spot
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