Baby Bok Choy Seeds

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Bullet Points:

• Incredibly Fast 4-Week Harvest: One of the quickest greens to mature! Sow seeds, and just a month later, you'll be enjoying fresh, tender baby bok choy.
• Crisp, Sweet, and Mild: The pale, crisp stalks are incredibly juicy and sweet, while the tender green leaves offer a mild, delightful flavor without any bitterness.
  
• The Ultimate Asian Stir-Fry Green: The classic ingredient for garlic bok choy stir-fries and comforting wonton soups. It holds its texture perfectly in the wok.
• Perfect for Container Gardens: Its compact, upright growth makes it ideal for small patio pots, raised beds, and even shallow window boxes.
• Cold-Hardy Fall Crop: Thrives in the cool weather of spring and autumn. It tolerates light frosts beautifully, extending your gardening season.
• Versatile Kitchen Staple: Excellent for fresh salads, quick sautéing with garlic, healthy stir-fries, and Asian hot pot.
  

Product Details:

• Genus: Brassica
• Species: Brassica rapa (subsp. chinensis - Baby Bok Choy / Pak Choi)
  
• Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 4 – 11 (Cool-season annual; tolerates light frosts down to 28°F).
  
• Days to Maturity: 25 - 30 days (For baby stage) / 40 - 45 days (For full size).
  
• Days to Germination: 5 to 10 days (Optimal soil temp: 55°F - 75°F).
  
• Seeding Depth: ¼ inch (0.6 cm).
  
• Row Spacing: 12 inches (30 cm).
• Plant Height: 6 – 8 inches (15 - 20 cm) upright compact.
  
• Growth Habit: Upright, compact rosette. Features broad, pale-green/white crisp stalks and smooth, spoon-shaped green leaves.
  
• Soil Preference: Loose, fertile, moisture-retentive loam rich in organic matter. pH 6.0 – 7.5.
  
• Temperature Preference: Cool weather. Best performance at 50°F - 70°F (10°C - 21°C). Will bolt quickly if temps consistently exceed 75°F.
  
• Light Preference: Full Sun (minimum 6 hours) to Partial Afternoon Shade (highly recommended in warmer zones to prevent bolting).

How to Plant & Grow:

• Site Preparation: Choose a location with full sun to partial afternoon shade. Bok Choy prefers loose, fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Work 3 inches of aged compost into the top 6 inches of the soil.
  
• Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. For a continuous supply, succession-sow every 2-3 weeks. Plant seeds ¼ inch (0.6 cm) deep and cover lightly with fine soil. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination (5-10 days).
  

Spacing:

• For Mature "Baby" Size: Sow seeds 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart in rows spaced 6 inches (15 cm) apart.
• For Continuous Microgreen Harvest: Sow seeds densely at 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart and snip when young.
  
• Square Foot Gardening: Plant 4 plants per 1-square-foot area.
  
• Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist. Provide about 1 inch of water per week. Consistent moisture is the secret to tender, non-bitter leaves. Dry soil will cause the stalks to become tough and stringy.
  
• Harvesting: When the plants reach 4-6 inches tall (usually 4 weeks), use a sharp knife or scissors to cut the entire plant about 1 inch above the soil line. You can also harvest the outer leaves and let the inner core regrow for a second harvest.
  
• Gardener's Tip: Heat is the enemy of Bok Choy! When daytime temperatures consistently exceed 75°F, it will quickly "bolt" (send up a flower stalk) and turn bitter. Plant it early in spring, or start a second crop in late summer for a superior fall harvest.
  

Planting Calendar:

• Early Spring Crop:
  Direct Sow: March to Mid-April (as soon as soil reaches 45°F). 
  Harvest: May to June.
• Fall Crop (Best Flavor):
  Direct Sow: August to Mid-September.
  Harvest: October to November.
• Mild Winter Zones (USDA 9-11):
  Direct Sow: Can be sown from October to February for winter harvests.