Bok Choy Planting Time When Do I 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.

When can I plant bok choy outside?
When can I transplant bok choy?
How far apart do I need to plant bok choy?
What season does bok choy grow in?
What can you not plant next to bok choy?
What grows well with bok choy?

When can I plant bok choy outside?

Bok choy is a fairly fast-growing vegetable that is usually planted from seeds, either directly into the garden immediately after danger of frost has passed, or indoors about four weeks before the last frost. You can also buy nursery seedlings to plant in the garden after frost danger has passed.

When can I transplant bok choy?

Wait until all danger of frost has passed before moving transplants outdoors in spring, because bok choy is likely to bolt in cold temperatures. Move transplants outdoors in midsummer for fall harvest crops.

How far apart do I need to plant bok choy?

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 season does bok choy grow in?

Bok choy and its relations grow well anywhere in the country, but bear in mind they are cold-weather vegetables growing best from autumn to early spring. Avoid summer heat, as the plants can bolt into flower and seed.

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 grows well with bok choy?

Plant bok choy with these companions:

Beets.
Bush beans.
Carrots.
Celery.
Cucumber.
Dill.
Garlic and onions.
Potatoes.