Bok Choy Growing Guide

Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis

Crop Rotation Group

Brassicas (Cabbage family) ●

Soil

Any sunny site with good drainage.

Position

Full sun.

Frost tolerant

Bok choy can tolerate light frost, but exposure to cold temperatures in spring can trigger early bolting. In fall, exposure to light frost can improve bok choy's flavor.

Feeding

Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil prior to planting.

Spacing

Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 7" (20cm) with 9" (25cm) row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Sow bok choy in spring and again in late summer for harvest in fall. Sow in double rows, with rows spaced 10 inches (25 cm) apart. Plant seeds 2 inches (5 cm) apart and barely cover them with soil. Gradually thin to 8 inches (20 cm) apart. Miniature varieties can be grown 3 inches (8 cm) apart.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Also spelled pac choi, this lovely little mustard cousin is fast and easy to grow.

Harvesting

Pull whole plants for use in the kitchen.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Bok Choy

Aphids (General)

Flea Beetle

Slug

Snail