PAK-CHOI 187 



OYSTER PLANT, SPANISH. See Scolymus. 



OYSTER, VEGETABLE. See Salsify. 

 OXALIS. See Oca, also Wood Sorrel (under S.) 



PAK-CHOI, or Chinese Cabbage (Brassica sinensis\ 

 is like Pe-tsai, but does not head. It is grown for its 

 leaves, used for salads or greens, or the midribs may be 



Fig. 87. Pak-Choi. 



served like asparagus. Pak-choi matures in about six 

 weeks, but bolts in heat, and is best sown in late 

 summer for a fall crop. Otherwise its management is 



