Minara Yu Tsai Sum (Choy Sum) Seeds No. 1106

Grow Your Own Choy Sum — Sweet-Stemmed, Tender & Fast Growing

One of the most popular and widely loved Asian greens, Minara Yu Tsai Sum Seeds (No. 1106) — also known as choy sum or Chinese flowering cabbage — produce lush, deep green plants with plump, sweet stems, broad leaves, and delicate yellow flowers. Sweeter and more tender than regular Chinese cabbage, choy sum is a fast-growing, easy-to-cultivate green that is a staple in Thai, Chinese, and Cantonese cooking.

Why You'll Love Growing These

• ⚡ Fast-growing — ready to harvest in as little as 30–45 days from sowing
• 🍯 Sweet, tender stems — the prized part of choy sum, plump and full of mild, sweet flavour
• 🌸 Beautiful yellow flowers — harvest just as flowers begin to open for the most tender, flavourful stems
• ✂️ Cut-and-come-again — harvest regularly to encourage continuous new growth throughout the season
• 🇹🇭 Authentic Asian variety — the choy sum beloved across Thai, Chinese, and Cantonese cooking

How to Grow

Sow seeds directly into well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny to partly shaded position. Plant 0.5–1cm deep, spacing 15–20cm apart. Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist. Choy sum grows best in cooler conditions — ideal for Australian autumn, winter, and spring gardens (March–October). In tropical regions, grow during the cooler dry season. Harvest stems when 20–30cm tall and just as the first yellow flowers begin to open — this is the peak of flavour and tenderness. Cut just above the lowest leaves to encourage vigorous regrowth.

In the Kitchen

Choy sum is a Thai and Chinese kitchen staple — blanch whole stems and serve with oyster sauce and sesame oil for a classic, elegant side dish. Stir-fry with garlic and oyster sauce for a quick, nutritious accompaniment to any meal. Add to Thai clear soup (gaeng jued), congee, or noodle soups for extra greens and sweetness. Use in Chinese-style dim sum platters alongside dumplings and steamed dishes. Also wonderful in fried rice, pad see ew, or as a fresh bed for steamed fish or prawns.

About Minara

Minara is a trusted Thai seed brand known for quality vegetable seeds that deliver reliable germination and high-yield crops for home gardeners and small-scale growers.

Available at Chang Market — your trusted source for Thai and Asian groceries and garden supplies in Australia.