Overwintering guide
How to overwinter pak choi 'feng qing'
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills pak choi 'feng qing' in winter
Cutting pak choi 'feng qing' hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering pak choi 'feng qing' — FAQ
Does pak choi 'feng qing' need to come indoors for winter?
Pak Choi 'Feng Qing' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 2 — winter lows around -46°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Pak Choi 'Feng Qing' is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move pak choi 'feng qing' for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water pak choi 'feng qing' in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills pak choi 'feng qing' over winter?
Cutting pak choi 'feng qing' hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.