When should I plant Bok Choy in Zone 12a?

Start Bok Choy seeds indoors around Dec 4. Transplant outdoors after Dec 18. Expect first harvest around Jan 22.

What is the last frost date for Zone 12a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 12a is Jan 1. The first fall frost averages Dec 31, giving a 364-day growing season.

Can I grow Bok Choy in Zone 12a?

Yes. Bok Choy needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 12a has a 364-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 22 successions.

Growing Bok Choy in Zone 12a

Zone 12a has a year-round growing season. Bok Choy can be planted almost any time with proper planning. כפור אחרון: Jan 1. כפור ראשון: Dec 31.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Dec 4Dec 31

Season: Jan 1 – Dec 31 (364 ימים) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 22x)

אזור12a

כפור אחרוןJan 1

כפור ראשוןDec 31

עונה364 ימים

קטיף45 ימים

שמשצל חלקי

When to Plant Bok Choy in Zone 12a

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 4

Start Bok Choy seeds indoors around Dec 4 (4 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 4-8 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Dec 18

Transplant Bok Choy seedlings outdoors after Dec 18. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/מ² (15cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jan 22

First harvest approximately Jan 22 (~35 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 31).

Fall Planting: Nov 12

For a fall harvest, plant Bok Choy around Nov 12 (7 weeks before first frost).

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