CABBAGE ‘Baby Bok Choy’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Brassica rapa var. chinensis
- Also known as Chinese Cabbage or Pak Choi, this non-heading variety produces tender white stems and dark green leaves.
- Mild, sweet flavour with crisp texture, perfect for stir-fries, salads, and steaming.
- Hardy and adaptable, tolerates light frost and warm weather.
- Fast-growing and highly productive for continuous harvests.
- Ideal for garden beds, raised beds, or container growing.
Plant Details
- Plant Type: Annual leafy green vegetable
- Plant Height: 20–30 cm
Sowing Information
- Germination: 5–7 days
- Depth: 5 mm deep
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Sow Where: Direct into garden beds or pots
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with pH 6–7; keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging
- Spacing: 20–25 cm between plants, rows 30–40 cm apart
Growing Tips
- Keep soil consistently moist to encourage tender growth and prevent bolting.
- Mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.
- Harvest outer leaves as needed to encourage continuous production.
- Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for a steady supply.
Harvest
30–40 days for baby leaves; 45–60 days for full-size plants.
When to Sow Baby Bok Choy in Your Climate
| Climate Zone | Best Planting Time | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Temperate | All year round | Sow in succession to maintain harvests. Provide shade in extreme heat. |
| Subtropical | All year round | Best in cooler months. Water regularly to prevent bolting. |
| Tropical | April–September | Grow during cooler periods. Protect from heavy rain. |
| Cool | September–April | Tolerates light frosts. Sow after frost risk in early spring. |
| Arid | March–October | Avoid peak summer heat. Mulch well and water regularly. |
