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Introduction
PECHAY
Pechay is a vegetable plant with green leafy leaves, small in size, have white
stalk of the leaves and usually called bok choy. This vegetable grows in tropical
country. It need more sunlight and water in order to grow. This also grows well in
sandy soil, and also in loam soil. That is the characteristic of this vegetable
In Planting Pechay, it is easy to grow. This is very simple to plant because it
doesn't need much time and effort. You can harvest this in a little bit of time (45
days approximate). So here's how to plant pechay vegetable.

FUNCTION/S OF THE ELEMENT IN PLANTS

Whether served in a salad or added to your green smoothie, leafy greens are a
nutritious part of a healthy diet, and pechay, better known as Chinese cabbage or
bok choy, is no exception. As with other leafy green vegetables, Chinese cabbage is
very low in calories and contains vitamins, minerals and other beneficial plant
compounds that help keep you healthy.

DEFICIENCY AND TOXICITY SYMPTOMS

The initial symptoms are the yellowing of the entire leaf including veins usually
starting with the younger leaves. Leaf tips may yellow and curl downward.
Toxicity: Leaf size will be reduced and overall growth will be stunted. Leaves
yellowing or scorched at edges.

CAUSE/S
Downy mildew is another which affected bittergourd and pechay. Cercospora diseases
were found to commonly affect pepper, eggplant, tomato and bittergourd.

MANAGEMENT
Pechay is an annual biennial herb. Its leaves are smooth, 30 cm long, broad at the
tip narrowing gradually at the base extending downward to the upper end of its
elongated, thick and whitish stalks.

In selecting an ideal sites, consider the following:

-Good water supply near the area.

-The fertility of the soil.
-Good drainage system during wet season.
-Windbreak and shade are available to prevent direct exposure to sunlight.
-Favorable climate for growth.
-Sufficient protection against farm animals.

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