Vegetables
Beginner
Annual/biennial crop
Bok Choy (Pak Choi)
Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
About Plant: Bok Choy (Pak Choi)
A fast cool-season Asian green with crisp juicy stems and tender leaves, excellent for spring and fall gardens.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterRegular moisture
SoilRich, well-drained (6.0–7.5)
Spacing6–12 inches
Height6–18 inches
Time to Harvest35-55
Planting Depth1/4 inch
Germination Time3–10 days
Expert Growing Tips
Sow in cool weather, thin promptly and harvest young leaves often before heat triggers bolting.