Growing Bok Choy is Easier than You May Think

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Bok choy or Chinese cabbage is used in everything from stir fry and spring rolls to potstickers and egg rolls. Their smooth, tender leaves and crisp stalks taste like a cross between cabbage and chard, and they are becoming increasingly popular in backyard vegetable gardens. If you’re considering growing bok choy, it’s a good idea to get as much information as possible to ensure you get the best crop. Learn how to grow these plants using various techniques and what they require to flourish.
Bok choy is a cool-season biennial that you harvest the first year, and there are many varieties to pick from, including some that are less than ten inches tall and others that reach up to two feet tall. Explore the different types to help you choose the perfect one for your area. Learn how to grow them from seeds indoors or regrow them in a container from scraps. Find out how to care for your plants while growing bok choy for a continuous harvest or fall crop, what causes it to bolt, and steps to take to prevent pests and disease.