Crop Rotation Group
Brassicas (Cabbage family)
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Soil
Any sunny site with good drainage.
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Position
Full sun.
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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.
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Feeding
Not generally needed.
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Companions
Also grown with other greens found in mesclun mixtures. Miniature varieties are available for square foot gardens and containers.
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Spacing
Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 7" (20cm) with 9" (25cm) row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Sow bok choy in spring and again in late summer for harvest in fall.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Also spelled pac choi, this lovely little mustard cousin is fast and easy to grow.
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Harvesting
Pull whole plants for use in the kitchen.
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Troubleshooting
Flea beetles often chew small holes in bok choy leaves in spring, but are less of a problem in the fall.
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