Asian Vegetables Grown in Ontario1 of 15 http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/98-033.htm Asian Vegetables Grown in Ontario Agdex#: 259 Publication Date: 08/98 Order#: 98-033 Last Reviewed: 08/98 History: Written by: J. Chaput - Vegetable IPM Specialist/OMAF Table of Contents 1. Edible amaranth 2. Bitter melon 3. Edible burdock 4. Chinese broccoli / kale 5. Chinese chives 6. Chinese okra 7. Big leaf mustard 8. Chinese squash 9. Chrysanthemum greens 10. Flat flowering Chinese leaf cabbage 11. Flowering edible rape 12. Flowering Chinese leaf cabbage 13. Shanghai pak choy 14. Fuzzy squash 15. Malabar spinach 16. Nappa cabbage / celery cabbage 17. Potherb mustard 18. Purple mint / beefsteak plant 19. Asian radish 20. Red and Green Mustards 21. Snow peas / snow pea shoots 22. Water spinach 23. Thick petiole white Chinese leaf cabbage 24. Thin petiole white Chinese leaf cabbage 22/06/2013 6:14 PM Can also be pickled. fungus stem and leaf blight and weed control.omafra. Do not eat seeds.ca/english/crops/facts/98-033. For more information: 22/06/2013 6:14 PM .Asian Vegetables Grown in Ontario 2 of 15 http://www. Common crop production problems include tarnished plant bug. kho qua Korean: Ssunoi Notes of Interest: Used dried as an herbal medecine and fresh in cooked and stir-fried dishes.on.htm Edible amaranth English: Edible amaranth Latin: Amaranthus mangostanus A.gov. Bitter melon English: Bitter melon Latin: Momordica charantia Chinese: Cantonese: Fu gua Mandarin: Ku gua Japanese: Nigauri Vietnamese: Muop dang. gangeticus Chinese: Cantonese: Hinn choy Mandarin: Xian cai Japanese: Hi yu na Vietnamese: Rau den do Korean: Chambirum Notes of Interest: Used like spinach in salads or as a cooked vegetable. Chinese broccoli / kale English: Chinese broccoli / kale Latin: Brassica alboglabra Chinese: Cantonese: Gai lan Mandarin: Jie lan Japanese: Kailaan Vietnamese: Cai ro Notes of Interest: Used in stir-fried and other cooked dishes. Very distinctive flavour.Asian Vegetables Grown in Ontario 3 of 15 http://www. flea beetles. Edible burdock English: Edible burdock Latin: Arctium lappa Chinese: Cantonese: Ngao pong Mandarin: Niu pang Japanese: Gobo Korean: Uang Notes of Interest: Usually cooked in small pieces or pickled.htm Common crop production problems include cucumber beetles and powdery mildew. downy mildew and nutrient 22/06/2013 6:14 PM . Common crop production problems include cabbage maggot.ca/english/crops/facts/98-033.omafra.on.gov. It also has medicinal uses. Luffa cylindrica Chinese: Cantonese: Si gua Mandarin: Japanese: Hechima Vietnamese: Muop khia.htm deficiencies. Chinese chives English: Chinese chives Latin: Allium tuberosum Chinese: Cantonese: Gow choy Mandarin: Jiu cai Japanese: Nira Vietnamese: He Korean: Buchu Notes of Interest: Leaves are used like traditional chives. Flowers are also edible and both have a garlic flavour.ca/english/crops/facts/98-033.omafra.Asian Vegetables Grown in Ontario 4 of 15 http://www.on. onion thrips and downy mildew. Also used in herbal medicines.gov. Chinese okra English: Chinese okra Latin: Luffa acutangula. Common crop production problems include onion maggot. muop huong Notes of Interest: Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300 22/06/2013 6:14 PM . Mature fruits can be used as a sponge. involutus. Big leaf mustard English: Big leaf mustard Latin: Brassica juncea var.htm Not a true okra. foliosa Chinese: Cantonese: Dai gai choy Mandarin: Da jie cai Japanese: Karashina Vietnamese: Cai xanh Korean: Gat Notes of Interest: See red and green mustards.gov.omafra.ca/english/crops/facts/98-033. Belongs to the cucurbit family but has similar appearance to okra. cooked and pickled dishes. Edible when immature and can be used like zucchini in a range of fresh. var.on. Chinese squash English: Chinese squash Latin: Cucurbita moschata. Cucurbita maxima Chinese: Cantonese: Nam gua Mandarin: Nan gua 22/06/2013 6:14 PM .Asian Vegetables Grown in Ontario 5 of 15 http://www. gov. cai cui Korean: Ssukgat Notes of Interest: Used as an herbal medicine and as a cooked vegetable combined with other vegetables and in various stir-fried dishes.htm Japanese: Kabocha Vietnamese: Bi ro Korean: Ho bak Notes of Interest: Used similarly to traditional squash. Chrysanthemum greens English: Chrysanthemum greens Latin: Chrysanthemum coronarium Chinese: Cantonese: Tong ho choy Mandarin: Tong hao cai Japanese: Shungiku Vietnamese: Tan o. squash bugs and powdery mildew. Common crop production problems include squash vine borer.on. either dipped in Japanese saki or pickled.ca/english/crops/facts/98-033.omafra. Flat flowering Chinese leaf cabbage Local: (519) 826-4047 22/06/2013 6:14 PM . cucumber beetles.Asian Vegetables Grown in Ontario 6 of 15 http://www. Flower petals can be eaten also. htm English: Flat flowering Chinese leaf cabbage Latin: Brassica campestris Chinensis group var. utilis Chinese: Cantonese: Nai yow choy Mandarin: Notes of Interest: Grows in rosette with crinkly green leaves. Uses and crop production concerns similar to choy sum and yow choy. Flowering edible rape English: Flowering edible rape Latin: Brassica chinensis var.gov. Flowering Chinese leaf cabbage 22/06/2013 6:14 PM .omafra. oleifera Chinese: Cantonese: Yow choy Mandarin: You cai Japanese: Aburana Vietnamese: Cai ngot Korean: Yuchaeip Notes of Interest: Uses the same as bok choy and choy sum.on.Asian Vegetables Grown in Ontario 7 of 15 http://www.ca/english/crops/facts/98-033. Glossier green colour and more upright than choy sum. May also be called baby choy sum. utilis Chinese: Cantonese: Choy sum Mandarin: Cai xin Vietnamese: Cai ngot non Notes of Interest: Often referred to as "baby bok choy". Similar uses and production problems as bok choy.htm English: Flowering Chinese leaf cabbage Latin: Brassica campestris Chinensis group var. pak choy. or choy sum are referred to as "Shanghai" types by growers.ca/english/crops/facts/98-033.omafra. Shanghai pak choy English: Shanghai pak choy Latin: Brassica campestris Chinensis group var.on.Asian Vegetables Grown in Ontario 8 of 15 http://www. utilis Chinese: Cantonese: Shanghai choy sum Mandarin: Japanese: Chingensai Notes of Interest: Olive green versions of bok choy.gov. Fuzzy squash E-mail: 22/06/2013 6:14 PM . on.ca/english/crops/facts/98-033.omafra. Common crop production problems are similar to other cucurbits grown in Ontario.ca 22/06/2013 6:14 PM . Mucilaginous quality makes it good as a thickener in soups and stews. Red and green varieties exist.info. ag.omafra@ontario. Lu luo kui Japanese: Tsuru-murasaki Vietnamese: Mong toi Notes of Interest: Used in fresh and cooked dishes similarly to traditional spinach.gov.Asian Vegetables Grown in Ontario 9 of 15 http://www. Cooked in soups or pickled. chieh-qua Chinese: Cantonese: Tsit gua Mandarin: Mao gua. rubra Chinese: Cantonese: Lo kwai Mandarin: Zi luo kui.htm English: Fuzzy squash Latin: Benincasa hispida var. Jie gua Japanese: Tohgan Vietnamese: Bi chanh Korean: Ho bak Notes of Interest: Called fuzzy squash when harvested immature but called winter melon if left to mature. B. Malabar spinach English: Malabar spinach Latin: Basella alba. Potherb mustard English: Potherb mustard Latin: Brassica juncea var. virus diseases and nutrient deficiencies.ca/english/crops/facts/98-033. elongated. slugs. Alternaria spot. Used in salads.omafra. flea beetles. Common crop production problems include cabbage maggot. soft rot. cooked and pickled dishes. clubroot.gov. cephalata Chinese: Cantonese: Siew choy. cylindrical types referred to as "Michihili" types.on. cole slaw. Huan ya bai Japanese: Hakusai Vietnamese: Cai bac thao. Nappa cabbage / celery cabbage English: Nappa cabbage / celery cabbage Latin: Brassica campestris Pekinensis group var. cai dai Korean: Baechu Notes of Interest: Oblong.htm Common crop production problems include tarnished plant bug. diamondback moth larvae. downy mildew. japonica Chinese: 22/06/2013 6:14 PM .Asian Vegetables Grown in Ontario 10 of 15 http://www. won bok Mandarin: Da bai cai. headed type called "Nappa". Asian radish English: Asian radish Latin: Raphanus sativum Chinese: Cantonese: Lo bok Mandarin: Luo bu 22/06/2013 6:14 PM . steamed and stir-fried dishes as well as in pickled preparations. crispa Chinese: Mandarin: Zi su Japanese: Shiso Vietnamese: Tia to Korean: Dulketip Notes of Interest: Aromatic and distinctive herb used in salads and cooked dishes. Mizuna Notes of Interest: Used in salads. Purple mint / beefsteak plant English: Purple mint / beefsteak plant Latin: Perilla frutescens.ca/english/crops/facts/98-033. soups.gov. P.Asian Vegetables Grown in Ontario 11 of 15 http://www. Common crop production problems include flea beetles and cabbage maggot.on. Sprouts used as flavouring and as a garnish.omafra.htm Cantonese: Mandarin: Shui cai Japanese: Kyona. virus diseases. virus diseases and nutrient deficiencies. flea beetles. Common crop production problems include cabbage maggot. cabbage maggot. soft rot and Alternaria spot. boiled. sizes and colours grown. tsukemono and Korean kimchi) but can also be used in salads.omafra.Asian Vegetables Grown in Ontario 12 of 15 http://www. Foliage also makes a good edible green and is used in soups. clubroot.on. rugosa. Common crop production problems include flea beetles.gov. steamed and stir-fried dishes. Snow peas / snow pea shoots 22/06/2013 6:14 PM . Can also be pickled. A wide range of uses in salads. Usually cooked or pickled (Japanese takuan.htm Japanese: Daikon Vietnamese: Cu cai Korean: Moo Notes of Interest: Many shapes.ca/english/crops/facts/98-033. var. Red and Green Mustards English: Red and green mustards Latin: Brassica juncea var. crispifolia Chinese: Cantonese: Gai choy Mandarin: Jie cai Japanese: Karashina Vietnamese: Cai xanh Korean: Gat Notes of Interest: Several varieties are found in this group. Asian Vegetables Grown in Ontario 13 of 15 http://www. aphids. Common crop production problems include tarnished plant bug. Wandusaan (shoots) Notes of Interest: Used in a variety of stemaed and stir-fried dishes. Thick petiole white Chinese leaf cabbage 22/06/2013 6:14 PM . Water spinach English: Water spinach Latin: Ipomoea aquatica Chinese: Cantonese: Tung choy Mandarin: Kongxin cai Japanese: Kankon. macrocarpon Chinese: Cantonese: Ho lan dow (peas). Common crop production problems include weed control and root rot.on. grasshoppers. tohbyo Vietnamese: Dau Hoa. Asagaona.ca/english/crops/facts/98-033.gov. spider mites. Often grown in summer greenhouses and under floating row covers in the field.htm English: Snow peas / snow pea shoots Latin: Pisum sativum var. fungal leaf blight and edema. thrips.lan Korean: Wandokong (peas).omafra. Dou miao (shoots) Japanese: Saya endo. Dow miu (shoots) Mandarin: He lan do (peas). Ensai Vietnamese: Rau muong Korean: Kongshimchae Notes of Interest: Hollow-stemmed green used in cooked and stir-fried dishes. Thin petiole white Chinese leaf cabbage English: Thin petiole white Chinese leaf cabbage Latin: Brassica campestris. virus diseases and clubroot. soups and salads. Chinensis group var. communis Chinese: Cantonese: Pak choy Mandarin: Xiao bai cai Japanese: Shakushina. cai be trang Korean: Bok choy Notes of Interest: Entire plant can be used in stir-fried. Common crop production problems include flea beetles. white leaf spot. cai trang con Korean: Pak choy 14 of 15 22/06/2013 6:14 PM .htm English: Thick petiole white Chinese leaf cabbage Latin: Brassica campestris. communis Chinese: Cantonese: Bok choy Mandarin: Bai cai Japanese: Shakushina Vietnamese: Cai thia.gov.Asian Vegetables Grown in Ontario http://www.omafra. steamed dishes. Chingensai (if green-stemmed) Vietnamese: Cai thia. downy mildew. Chinensis group var.on.ca/english/crops/facts/98-033. soft rot. peas) are grown in Ontario from mid-April until mid-October.on. Warm season types (Cucurbits. Shanghai choy sum (left) and tung choy (right. under cover). amarinths) are grown from mid-May until mid-September outdoors. radishes. 15 of 15 22/06/2013 6:14 PM .ca/english/crops/facts/98-033.gov. Typical field view of yow choy (middle). water spinach.Asian Vegetables Grown in Ontario http://www.htm Notes of Interest: See bok choy.omafra. Cool season types (Brassicas.