When should I plant Bok Choy in Zone 9a?

Start Bok Choy seeds indoors around Feb 20. Transplant outdoors after Mar 6. Expect first harvest around Apr 10.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9a is Mar 20. The first fall frost averages Nov 12, giving a 237-day growing season.

Can I grow Bok Choy in Zone 9a?

Yes. Bok Choy needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 13 successions.

Growing Bok Choy in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Bok Choy. Sidste frost: Mar 20. Første frost: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 20Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 dage) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 13x)

Zone9a

Sidste frostMar 20

Første frostNov 12

Sæson237 dage

Høst45 dage

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When to Plant Bok Choy in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 20

Start Bok Choy seeds indoors around Feb 20 (4 uger før sidste frost). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 4-8 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 6

Transplant Bok Choy seedlings outdoors after Mar 6. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm afstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 10

First harvest approximately Apr 10 (~35 dage from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

Fall Planting: Sep 24

For a fall harvest, plant Bok Choy around Sep 24 (7 weeks before first frost).

Samdyrkning

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