Bok Choy in Zone 5a
Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
Method: Either — Start indoors for an earlier harvest, or direct-sow outside for less fuss — Bok Choy tolerates either.
| Start indoors | Apr 5–Apr 12 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | May 10–May 17 |
| Estimated harvest | ~50 days after planting |
Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
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