Choy Sum Guncho Seeds – Fast Growing Asian Greens

Choy Sum ‘Guncho’ Seeds

Choy Sum ‘Guncho’ is a fast-growing and highly productive Asian leafy vegetable, valued for its tender stems, soft leaves, and mild, slightly sweet flavour. Commonly used in Chinese cooking, it is perfect for stir-fries, steaming, soups, and fresh dishes.

This variety produces upright plants with smooth green stems and leaves, and can be harvested young for baby leaves or allowed to mature for full stems. Quick to grow and easy to manage, Guncho is ideal for successional sowing, giving a continuous supply of fresh greens throughout the season.

Suitable for gardens, allotments, and container growing, Choy Sum Guncho is a reliable and rewarding crop for growers of all levels.

Key Features

Asian leafy vegetable (Choy Sum)

Fast-growing and quick to harvest

Tender stems with mild, slightly sweet flavour

Ideal for stir-fries, steaming, and soups

Suitable for baby leaf or mature harvest

Excellent for successional sowing

Easy to grow and reliable

How to Grow Choy Sum ‘Guncho’

Sow seeds directly outdoors from March to August into well-prepared soil.

Sow thinly in shallow drills about 1 cm deep, spacing lightly. Thin seedlings as they grow to allow space for development.

Grow in a sunny or lightly shaded position with fertile, moisture-retentive soil. Water regularly to maintain steady growth and reduce the risk of bolting.

Harvest plants young for tender leaves, or allow them to grow on for full stems. Regular picking encourages continued cropping.

Care Tips

Keep soil consistently moist to prevent bolting

Sow little and often for a continuous harvest

Avoid overcrowding to improve airflow

Harvest regularly to encourage new growth

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly does Choy Sum grow?
Very quickly — often ready in just a few weeks.

Can it be grown in containers?
Yes, it performs well in pots and containers.

What does it taste like?
A mild, slightly sweet flavour, perfect for Asian dishes.

Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes — it’s easy to grow and very forgiving.

Perfect For

Stir-fries and Asian cooking

Successional sowing

Garden and allotment growing

Container growing

Quick harvest leafy greens