Crop Rotation Group
Brassicas (Cabbage family)
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Soil
Any sunny site with good drainage.
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Position
Full sun.
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Frost tolerant
Bok choy can tolerate light frost, but exposure to cold temperatures in spring can trigger early bolting. In autumn, exposure to light frost can improve bok choy's flavor.
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Feeding
Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertiliser into the soil prior to planting.
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Companions
Often planted with lettuce, mustard, kale, escarole, tatsoi, mizuna and other greens found in oriental salad mixtures. Miniature varieties are available for square foot gardens and containers.
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Spacing
Single Plants: 20cm (7") each way (minimum)
Rows: 20cm (7") with 25cm (9") row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Sow in double rows, with rows spaced 10 inches (25 cm) apart. Plant seeds 2 inches (5 cm) apart and barely cover them with soil. Gradually thin to 8 inches (20 cm) apart. Miniature varieties can be grown 3 inches (8 cm) apart.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
This lovely little mustard cousin is fast and easy to grow.
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Harvesting
Pull whole plants for use in the kitchen.
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Troubleshooting
Flea beetles often chew small holes in bok choy leaves in spring, but are less of a problem in the fall.
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