The type of kai choy preferred in Hawaii has wide petioles and forms a slight head with the innermost leaves. Of the two strains grown in...Read More Hawaii, the UH strain has a greater tendency to form a head and is somewhat darker green than the Waianae strain. Varieties obtained from Taiwan, Japan, or the mainland U.S. have either not grown as well or have not produced the right type of plant for the Hawaii market.
Seed Availability
Seeds of the Waianae strain of kai choy are available from the Department of Tropical Plant & Soil Sciences of the University. Other varieties may also be available from garden stores or from seed companies specializing in Oriental vegetables.
The type of kai choy preferred in Hawaii has wide petioles and forms a slight head with the innermost leaves. Of the two strains grown in...Read More