Planting and care
How to grow bok choy
When to grow
Cool season · Annual
How to start
Seed or transplant
Mature size
8–18 in, cultivar-dependent
Time to harvest
About 30–60 days
Feeding needs
Moderate feeder
Growth habit
Compact Brassica
Harvest and kitchen use
Stir-fries, soups, steaming and fresh baby leaves
Nutrition and garden value
Vitamins A, C and K
Fast, compact cool-season crop
Common challenges and troubleshooting
Flea beetles, cabbage worms, slugs and bolting