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Bok Choy Seeds, Suzhou Baby
Description
(Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis). A perfected medium-sized bok choy that is popular with market gardeners in China for its fabulous flavor and high-quality heads. A superior variety in every way, the crisp and tender heads are tightly packed and remain scrumptious even as the leaves get large. Impressive and adaptable variety boasting bolt resistance, as well as heat and cold tolerance! Bok choy is high in several vitamins, especially C.
- 45-60 days to full maturity
- 4-6 hours of sun
- Sprouts in 10-14 days
- Ideal Temperature: 60-80 F
- Seed Depth: 1/4"
- Plant Spacing: 12"
- Frost Hardy: Yes
Growing Tips, Tricks and FAQs
Growing Tips
Suzhou Baby prefers temperatures between 60-80 F, which helps prevent bolting. It’s best to choose a location that offers full sun to partial shade. While bok choy can tolerate full sun, partial shade is beneficial during the hottest parts of the day, especially in warmer regions, to prevent the plants from wilting or becoming stressed. Bok choy grows best in well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. A pH range of 6.0-7.5 is ideal.
When to Grow
Suzhou Baby bok choy is ideally planted during cooler seasons—early spring or late summer into fall. It is frost-tolerant, making it suitable for planting a few weeks before the last spring frost or after the intense heat of midsummer has passed. In regions with mild winters, bok choy can even be grown throughout autumn and into winter. For continuous harvest, stagger plantings every two weeks during these periods. This approach ensures a steady supply of fresh bok choy throughout the growing season​.
How to Sow and Plant
If direct seeding, plant the seeds 1/4 inch deep, spacing them about 12 inches apart once thinned. Rows should be spaced 18-24 inches apart. If starting seeds indoors, plant them about 4-6 weeks before the last expected frost.
How to Grow
Maintaining consistent soil moisture is key to growing healthy bok choy. Water the plants regularly, aiming for soil that is consistently moist but not waterlogged. Watering in the morning is ideal, as it provides the plants with the necessary moisture during the day and reduces the risk of fungal diseases. To retain moisture and reduce weeds, mulch around the plants with straw or shredded leaves. Organic fertilizers will help sustain healthy growth and promote robust plant development.
How to Save
Bok choy is an annual, completing its life cycle in one year. To avoid selecting bolt-prone plants, don't save seeds from prematurely bolted ones. Let plants mature fully, harvest the dried pods, crumble the small round seeds into a jar or bag, then seal and store the seeds in a cool, dark, dry place. Bok choy cross-pollinates with other rapa species but not with different species of Brassica, so it's safe to grow it next to mustard greens (Brassica juncea), for example. To ensure seed purity, isolate your bok choy from other blooming B. rapa by about a half mile or use caging techniques. Allow your healthiest plants to flower for a strong, diverse seed pool.
FAQ
Why is my bok choy bolting?
Bolting is often triggered by heat stress or inconsistent watering. To prevent this, plant bok choy in cooler weather and maintain consistent soil moisture.
Can I grow Suzhou Baby bok choy in containers?
Yes, bok choy can be successfully grown in containers. Choose a pot that is at least 12 inches deep, ensure good drainage, and keep the soil evenly moist. If growing in a hot climate, provide partial shade to prevent the plants from overheating.
When can I harvest Suzhou Baby bok choy?
It can be harvested as early as 30 days for baby greens or allowed to mature for 45-60 days. Harvest by cutting the plant just above the soil line, or use the "cut and come again" method to harvest outer leaves while allowing the plant to continue growing​.
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