Planting Bok Choy How To Grow Bok Choy

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.

What is the best time to plant bok choy?

Because bok choy tends to bolt once the warmer temps of summer arrive, plant it early in the spring, close to the date of your region's last frost. You can either sow seeds directly or transplant seedlings. Bok choy can be grown in the garden or in containers.

How long does it take to grow bok choy?

Depending on the variety and the weather, bok choy should be ready to harvest in 45 to 60 days after seed germination. Slice the plants off about 1 inch above the ground and they should re-sprout for you.

How do you grow bok choy from a stalk?

Growing bok choy from a stalk is easy. Chop off the base of the bok choy, much like you would slice the base of a bunch of celery. Place the bok choy in a bowl or saucer of warm water, with the cut side facing up. Set the bowl on a windowsill or another sunny location.

How much space does bok choy need to grow?

Space plants 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm.) apart and mulch to keep soil cool and moist. To further discourage bolting when growing bok choy as a spring crop, try planting bok choy in partial shade and keep it well-watered.

What can you not plant next to bok choy?

Bok choy is vulnerable to cabbageworms, maggots, flea beetles and aphids. Select herbs and/or vegetables to plant near bok choy that send these pests scurrying the other way. Choose companions based on what pest you need to get rid of. Plant celery or thyme near bok choy to repel cabbageworms.

What is eating my bok choy?

Here are the most prevalent bok choy pests: Cabbage maggots. Flea beetles. Tarnished plant bugs.

Is bok choy cut and come again?

Bok Choy. It's satisfying to slice off an entire head of these vase-like greens, but if you can resist, bok choy makes for a great cut-and-come-again option. Harvest the whole head within its first year of growth—as with chicory, you may still get a second head if you leave even a few leaves on the stem.

How do you know when bok choy is ready to harvest?

Bok choy is ready to harvest as soon as it has usable leaves. The small varieties are mature at 6 inches (15 cm.) tall and the larger types grow 2 feet (1.5 m.) tall.

Should you cut the flowers off bok choy?

The bok choy's edible flowers taste best right before they open. If your bok choy crop is starting to produce elongated stalks and flowers from the center of each plant, pluck off the flower stalks and add them to salads. ... Otherwise, harvest the best tender leaves and flower stalks before discarding the plants.

How do you keep bok choy from bolting?

Of course, Mother Nature can never be completely relied on, so one of the easiest answers for how to prevent bolting in bok choy is to grow it in a cold frame where you have more control over temperature. Too much or too little water can also cause bok choy bolting.

Does bok choy have deep roots?

Because it does have shallow roots, bok choy does well in shallow beds or as container plants, and careful attention should be paid to spacing requirements for bok choy. ... Bok choy should be planted in an area that is well draining and rich in organic matter with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5.

Is bok choy a perennial?

Bok choy is a biennial plant that is usually grown as an annual. It thrives in the cool season in locations with temperatures between 55 and 70°F. It doesn't mind the odd light frost and can withstand slightly higher temperatures, so long as the soil is kept sufficiently moist.

Can you eat bok choy with yellow leaves?

The sign of it not being fresh and moisture in leaves have started to deplete. Still safe to eat but no longer crisp. Just buy a fresh one, don't risk salmonella. Turns a bit bitter when yellow anyway.

What is a good companion plant for bok choy?

Bokchoy may experience improved growth and health if you plant it near one or more of the followingvegetables or herbs: beets, bush beans, carrots, chamomile, chard, cucumbers, dill, kale, lettuce,mint, nasturtiums, potatoes, sage and spinach.

Does bok choy need fertilizer?

Bok choy is a heavy feeder. It needs rich soil with plenty of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Be sure to add plenty of compost and some organic fertilizer to the soil at planting time. It grows best in full sun, but can tolerate some shade.

Can tomatoes and peppers be planted together?

Tomatoes

Although it's usually recommended to not plant tomatoes and peppers right after each other in the same bed every year, they can be grown together in the same garden bed (and then rotated to another bed next season).

Why does my bok choy have holes?

Holes in bok choi indicated a chewing pest. Close examination of the bok choi plants revealed small beetle larvae hiding down at the base of the leaves in the crown of the plant. These are the larvae of the vegetable weevil, a beetle that feeds on numerous vegetable crops as well as weeds.

Can you eat bok choy that has flowered?

Notes of black pepper and mustard saturate the palate and the flavor lingers similar to the nature of spices. When Bok choy is at its flowering stage the rest of the plant is still edible, the leaves tender, yet the stems may begin to get a bit tough.

Can you grow bok choy indoors?

Bok choy (Brassica rapa var. chinensis) is a variety of Chinese cabbage. ... To gain more control over your bok choy's environment, you can grow it indoors in containers.

How do you cut bok choy for stir fry?

Separating the leaves and stems ensures that this crisp-tender vegetable will cook evenly.

Trim the bottom inch from the head of bok choy. ...
Cut each stalk in half lengthwise and then crosswise into ¼-inch-wide pieces.
Stack the leafy greens and then slice them crosswise into ½-inch-wide strips.

What does bok choy taste like?

Bok choy or Chinese white cabbage (brassica rapa spp. chinensis) is a staple ingredient in Asian dishes. The tender dark green leaves and crisp off-white-colored stalks provide a nice fresh crunch. The greens have a spinach-like taste with a very mild bitterness.

How do you cut bok choy?

To dice bok choy, first cut the leaves from a single stalk and slice lengthwise into three long strips of roughly the same width. Bunch them together and then cut the strips horizontally into little half-inch pieces. And there you have it — a great addition to soups and salads.