Quick-maturing Asian green; plant in spring or fall to avoid summer bolting
Select your zone to highlight your exact planting dates. Dates are calculated from each zone's average frost dates.
| Zone | Last Frost | Start Indoors | Transplant | Direct Sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 2A | May 30 | May 2 | May 16 | May 2 |
| Zone 3B | May 15 | Apr 17 | May 1 | Apr 17 |
| Zone 4A | May 8 | Apr 10 | Apr 24 | Apr 10 |
| Zone 4B | May 1 | Apr 3 | Apr 17 | Apr 3 |
| Zone 5A | Apr 25 | Mar 28 | Apr 11 | Mar 28 |
| Zone 5B | Apr 18 | Mar 21 | Apr 4 | Mar 21 |
| Zone 6A | Apr 21 | Mar 24 | Apr 7 | Mar 24 |
| Zone 6B | Apr 10 | Mar 13 | Mar 27 | Mar 13 |
| Zone 7A | Apr 5 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Mar 8 |
| Zone 7B | Mar 28 | Feb 28 | Mar 14 | Feb 28 |
| Zone 8A | Mar 20 | Feb 20 | Mar 6 | Feb 20 |
| Zone 8B | Mar 12 | Feb 12 | Feb 26 | Feb 12 |
| Zone 9A | Feb 28 | Jan 31 | Feb 14 | Jan 31 |
| Zone 9B | Feb 15 | Jan 18 | Feb 1 | Jan 18 |
| Zone 10A | Feb 1 | Jan 4 | Jan 18 | Jan 4 |
| Zone 10B | Jan 15 | Dec 18 | Jan 1 | Dec 18 |
| Zone 11A | Jan 1 | Dec 4 | Dec 18 | Dec 4 |
Bok Choy is a crisp, fast-growing Asian green that thrives in cool weather. Baby bok choy varieties can be ready in just 30 days, making it ideal for spring and fall gaps in the garden.
Good companions: beets, onions, celery, aromatic herbs
Avoid planting near: strawberries, pole beans, tomatoes
30-45 days (baby) to 50-70 days (full size)