When should I plant Bok Choy in Zone 8a?

Start Bok Choy seeds indoors around Mar 8. Transplant outdoors after Mar 22. Expect first harvest around Apr 26.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Bok Choy in Zone 8a?

Yes. Bok Choy needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 11 successions.

Growing Bok Choy in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Bok Choy. Τελευταίος παγετός: Apr 5. Πρώτος παγετός: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 8Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 ημέρες) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 11x)

Ζώνη8a

Τελευταίος παγετόςApr 5

Πρώτος παγετόςOct 28

Περίοδος206 ημέρες

Συγκομιδή45 ημέρες

ΉλιοςΜερικός Ήλιος / Μερική Σκιά

When to Plant Bok Choy in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 8

Start Bok Choy seeds indoors around Mar 8 (4 εβδομάδες πριν τον τελευταίο παγετό). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 4-8 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 22

Transplant Bok Choy seedlings outdoors after Mar 22. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/μ² (15cm απόσταση). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 26

First harvest approximately Apr 26 (~35 ημέρες from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

Fall Planting: Sep 9

For a fall harvest, plant Bok Choy around Sep 9 (7 weeks before first frost).

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