When should I plant Bok Choy in Zone 8b?

Start Bok Choy seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Mar 8. Expect first harvest around Apr 12.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Bok Choy in Zone 8b?

Yes. Bok Choy needs 45 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 13 successions.

Growing Bok Choy in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Bok Choy. Sista frost: Mar 22. Första frost: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 dagar) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 13x)

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Sista frostMar 22

Första frostNov 10

Säsong233 dagar

Skörd45 dagar

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When to Plant Bok Choy in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Bok Choy seeds indoors around Feb 22 (4 veckor före sista frosten). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 4-8 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 8

Transplant Bok Choy seedlings outdoors after Mar 8. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm avstånd). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 12

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

Fall Planting: Sep 22

For a fall harvest, plant Bok Choy around Sep 22 (7 weeks before first frost).

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