When should I plant Bok Choy in Zone 9b?

Start Bok Choy seeds indoors around Feb 10. Transplant outdoors after Feb 24. Expect first harvest around Mar 31.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is Mar 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 15, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Bok Choy in Zone 9b?

Yes. Bok Choy needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 14 successions.

Growing Bok Choy in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Bok Choy. Viimeinen halla: Mar 10. Ensimmäinen halla: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 10Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 päivää) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 14x)

Vyöhyke9b

Viimeinen hallaMar 10

Ensimmäinen hallaNov 15

Kausi250 päivää

Sato45 päivää

AurinkoPuolivarjo

When to Plant Bok Choy in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 10

Start Bok Choy seeds indoors around Feb 10 (4 viikkoa ennen viimeistä hallaa). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 4-8 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 24

Transplant Bok Choy seedlings outdoors after Feb 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm välein). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Mar 31

First harvest approximately Mar 31 (~35 päivää from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

Fall Planting: Sep 27

For a fall harvest, plant Bok Choy around Sep 27 (7 weeks before first frost).

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