Plant Name: Bok Choy
| Sunlight(?) | Full sun to partial shade (6-8 hours) |
| Days To Maturity(?) | 30-60 |
| Planting Season(?) | Spring, Fall |
| Temperature(?) | 55-75°F (13-24°C) |
| Seeds Or Seedlings(?) | Both can be used (Buy Seeds) |
| Container Size(?) | 2-3 gallon (8-10 inch) (Buy Now) |
| Support Needed(?) | No |
| Potting Soil(?) | Regular (Buy Now) |
| Watering Needs(?) | Regular |
| Fertilizer(?) | Nitrogen-rich (Buy Now) |
| Pests(?) | Slugs, aphids, vegetable weevils, flea beetles, cabbage loopers |
| Diseases(?) | Downy mildew, Alternaria leaf spot |
How To Grow
- Container Selection: Choose a container with a depth of at least 8-10 inches and a diameter of 12-18 inches. Ensure the container has drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
- Soil: Fill the container with well-draining potting mix enriched with compost or aged manure to provide nutrients.
- Variety Selection: Select bok choy varieties suited for container growing, such as ‘Toy Choy’ or ‘Joi Choi.’
- Location: Place the container in a location with partial shade to full sun. Bok choy prefers cooler temperatures and can tolerate some shade.
- Planting: Sow bok choy seeds directly into the container or transplant seedlings, spacing them about 6-8 inches apart.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water bok choy regularly, especially during dry spells, to promote healthy growth and prevent bolting (premature flowering).
- Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the bok choy plants to retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds.
- Fertilizing: Bok choy is a light feeder and does not require heavy fertilization. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer or compost tea every 3-4 weeks.
- Pest Control: Monitor the bok choy plants for pests such as aphids, cabbage worms, and flea beetles. Use organic pest control methods such as neem oil or insecticidal soap to manage infestations.
- Harvesting: Harvest bok choy leaves when they reach the desired size, typically 6-8 inches tall. Use scissors to cut outer leaves, allowing the inner leaves to continue growing for future harvests.
Check out our detailed guide to grow bok choy in a container.
Fact Checked, Written, and Published by Kevin Rodrigues
Kevin is the founder of Gardening Mentor, a website that aims to teach people to grow their own food in a limited space. As a self-taught gardener, Kevin has spent several years growing plants and creating gardening content on the website. He is certified in Home Horticulture and Organic Gardening from Oregon State University. He has a Post Graduate Diploma in Horticulture and Landscape Gardening from Mumbai University.
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