Bok Choi Growing Guide

Brassica rapa subsp. Chinensis

Bok Choi

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 autumn, exposure to light frost can improve bok choy's flavor.

Feeding

Not generally needed.

Companions

Often planted with lettuce, mustard, kale, escarole, tatsoi, mizuna and other greens found in oriental salad mixtures. Miniature varieties are available for square foot gardens and containers.

Spacing

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

Sow and Plant

Sow bok choi in spring and again in late summer for harvest in autumn.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

This lovely little mustard cousin is fast and easy to grow.

Harvesting

Pull whole plants for use in the kitchen.

Troubleshooting

Flea beetles often chew small holes in bok choy leaves in spring, but are less of a problem in the autumn.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Bok Choi