Basics
- Ease of Growing
- Moderate
- Grown as
- Annual
- Days to Maturity
- 45-60 (Spring/Summer), 55-65 (Fall/Winter)
- Growing Habit
- -
- Hardiness
- Hardy
Very hardy and can withstand early frost once plant is established.
- Crops
- Spring Transplant, Spring, Fall
- Growing Season
- Short, Long
- Cultivar Type
- -
- Growing Conditions
- Cold, Cool, Short days
The ideal spot for Mustards depends on the weather. If it's cool they should be planted on a sunny site. If it's warm then some shade is a good idea.
Mustards are in and out of the ground quickly, so are often used for intercropping between slower growing crops, rather than being given their own area of bed.
- Outdoor Growing Temp
- 45°F - 75°F
- Min Outdoor Soil Temp
- 45°F
Choy germinates and grows quickly (if the soil is at least 45 degrees) so is usually planted outdoors.
- Start Indoors
- Yes
- Start Outdoors
- Yes
- Light
- Part shade (Warm)
Full sun or partial shade in warm climates.
Growing Bok Choy is not recommended for warm weather.
Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cold, Cool)Full sun.
- Water
- High
Bok Choy needs a regular water supply to grow well, so keep the soil evenly moist.
- Feeder
- Heavy
Compost and aged manure are recommended to be dug into the soil. They prefer heavy soil with lots of organic matter to retain moisture and lots of available nutrients.
- Suitability
- Tolerates light frost, Partial shade, Needs summer shade
- Small Gardens?
- Yes
- Containers?
- Yes
Shallow-rooted Pak Choi does well in a container. Make sure that your container has at least one drainage hole and fill with a mixture of potting soil and compost. Place your container in full sun as long as the temperature allows for this. In warmer climates, Pak Choi will need shade. Make sure the soil stays moist by watering regularly.
- Attracts beneficial insects?
- No
- Color
- Dark green
- Fruit Size
- 12.0 - 16.0"
- Plant Height
- 12.0 - 16.0"
- Plant Diameter
- 6.0 - 8.0"
- Hardiness Zone
- 2-11
- Disease Resistance
- Taste Profile
Crisp stalks with green leafy flavor. Excellent for stir-fry recipies, soups or noodle dishes.
- Rotation Group
- Leaves: Brassicas + Leafy Greens