How to grow bok choy

Choose a spot in your garden that gets partial shade or filtered sunlight.

Prepare the soil by adding compost or aged manure to improve its fertility and structure.

Plant bok choy seeds or seedlings about 6-8 inches apart in rows or clusters.

Water the plants regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.

Apply a side dressing of compost or balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Harvest the leaves when they are young and tender, before they become tough and bitter.

Best time to grow bok choy:

Bok choy is a cool-season crop that grows best in spring or fall, when temperatures are between 45-75°F.

 

Good companion plants for bok choy:

 

Carrots

Radishes

Cucumbers

Beets

Marigolds

Plants not to grow with bok choy:

Brassica family plants such as cabbage and broccoli

Fennel

Parsley

Nutrients and vitamins in bok choy:

Bok choy is a good source of vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, and calcium.

Care and maintenance required:

Water the plants regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.

Mulch around the plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Apply a side dressing of compost or balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Harvest the leaves when they are young and tender, before they become tough and bitter.

Watch for pests and diseases and take appropriate action if needed.

Provide some shade during hot weather to prevent the leaves from wilting and turning bitter.