Many names are used for Chinese chard, such as Chinese white cabbage, Chinese mustard, bok choy and pak choi. Chinese chard is unlike other cabbages because it does not form a true head. Chinese chard has been grown successfully and is available in all Australian States. The only exception is Shanghai Chinese chard, which has light green leaves and leaf stalks. The flowers of Chinese chard are bright or pale yellow about 1 cm long.
Chinese chard is easy to grow, produces relatively high yields and is very nutritious.
Chinese chard is available in markets all over world and is found predominantly in Asian markets. Markets for it are large because it is used in most Asian meals. The domestic market had a higher priority than the international market. Chinese chard is available at most major wholesale markets and Asian grocery stores throughout the year in Australia. Chinese chard has been given a high industry priority for expansion for the Australian fresh market on the basis of existing market and production information.