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Common Bok Choy Problems
- Cabbage maggots.
- Flea beetles.
- Tarnished plant bugs.
- Cutworms.
- Leafminers.
- Aphids.
- Seedcorn maggots.
- Slugs.
- What insect is eating my bok choy?
- What are the brown spots on bok choy?
- What are the white spots on bok choy?
- How do you protect pak choi from pests?
- What keeps eating my bok choy?
- Why my bok choy leaves have holes?
- Is it OK to eat bok choy with brown spots?
- Can you get sick from old bok choy?
- How do you know if bok choy has gone bad?
- What can I plant next to bok choy?
- Does bok choy like sun?
- Can you eat bok choy when it flowers?
What insect is eating my bok choy?
Vegetable Weevil Damage
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.
What are the brown spots on bok choy?
Select bok choy stalks that are pure white and firm, and look for leaves that are brightly colored and not wilted, brown spots on its leaves or stalks can be trimmed and indicates bruising. Store washed bok choy in a plastic bag or crisper in the refrigerator, away from the light, for up to four days.
What are the white spots on bok choy?
White leaf spot is a fungal disease of cruciferous vegetables (brassicas) caused by the pathogen Mycosphaerella capsellae, which is also known as Pseudocercosporella capsellae. The distribution of this disease pathogen is worldwide, it can be found in many countries with temperate climates, where brassicas are grown.
How do you protect pak choi from pests?
Grow plants under horticultural fleece and keep the soil moist. Water in nitrogen-rich fertilser to help the crop outgrow the pest.
What keeps eating my bok choy?
Here are the most prevalent bok choy pests:
- Cabbage maggots.
- Flea beetles.
- Tarnished plant bugs.
- Cutworms.
- Leafminers.
- Aphids.
- Seedcorn maggots.
- Slugs.
Why my bok choy leaves have holes?
These small holes are telltale signs of the cabbage worm. Actually, the are several insects that cause this type of damage and are generally referred to as 'cabbage worms'.
Is it OK to eat bok choy with brown spots?
The stalks should be bright white. If the stalks are covered with tiny brown spots, the bok choy is past its prime. Regardless of the cause, our science editor confirmed that cabbage leaves with these spots are perfectly safe to eat. ...
Can you get sick from old bok choy?
Old vegetables will smell and taste terrible, but they're only dangerous if they have mold or rot on them.
How do you know if bok choy has gone bad?
When the leaves become wilted and the stalks rubbery, the bok choy is ready for the trash. In fact, you should throw away any bok choy with stalks that aren't crunchy or plants with leaves that droop when held at the stalk. Limp and chewy bok choy has gone bad.
What can I plant next to bok choy?
Plant bok choy with these companions:
- Beets.
- Bush beans.
- Carrots.
- Celery.
- Cucumber.
- Dill.
- Garlic and onions.
- Potatoes.
Does bok choy like sun?
Light. Bok choy can handle full sun, but it grows best in part shade. It needs about 3 to 5 hours of sun each day.
Can you eat bok choy when it flowers?
Bok choy flowers evolve out of the plant's thin stems. The flowers grow in brilliant yellow umbel clusters. ... 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.
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