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Bok choy seeds produce fast-growing, cool-season leafy plants characterized by smooth green leaves and thick, crisp stems forming a compact rosette. These plants are well suited to mild and cooler climates and establish quickly under consistent moisture and moderate temperatures. Bok choy grows well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers, adapting to a range of fertile, well-drained soils. It is commonly cultivated for its steady growth and suitability for successive planting throughout the cool growing season.
Features
- Fast-growing cool-season leafy crop
- Forms compact rosettes with thick stems and smooth leaves
- Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers
- Adapts to fertile, well-drained soils
- Suitable for successive planting during cooler periods
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
- Common Name (US): Bok Choy
- Seed Type / Variety: Asian leafy vegetable variety
- Growth Habit: Compact, upright rosette-forming plant
- USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual)
- Planting Season: Early spring and fall
- Growing Season: Spring and fall (cool season)
- Sowing Season: February to April (spring); September to November (fall)
- Germination Time and Conditions: 5–10 days at 10–25°C with moist soil
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
- Mature Plant Size: 20–45 cm height; 15–30 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 15–30 cm between plants
