When should I plant Bok Choy in Zone 4a?

Start Bok Choy seeds indoors around Apr 7. Transplant outdoors after Apr 21. Expect first harvest around May 26.

What is the last frost date for Zone 4a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 4a is May 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 1, giving a 149-day growing season.

Can I grow Bok Choy in Zone 4a?

Yes. Bok Choy needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 4a has a 149-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

Growing Bok Choy in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Bok Choy in this zone. כפור אחרון: May 5. כפור ראשון: Oct 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 7Oct 1

Season: May 5 – Oct 1 (149 ימים) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 7x)

אזור4a

כפור אחרוןMay 5

כפור ראשוןOct 1

עונה149 ימים

קטיף45 ימים

שמשצל חלקי

When to Plant Bok Choy in Zone 4a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 7

Start Bok Choy seeds indoors around Apr 7 (4 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 4-8 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 21

Transplant Bok Choy seedlings outdoors after Apr 21. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/מ² (15cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 26

First harvest approximately May 26 (~35 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

Fall Planting: Aug 13

For a fall harvest, plant Bok Choy around Aug 13 (7 weeks before first frost).

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