How to Grow Bok Choy FAST & BIG! [Super Easy!]

How to Grow Bok Choy FAST & BIG! [Super Easy!]
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Bok choy: The ultimate stir-fry champion, crunchy salad superstar, and one of the EASIEST veggies to grow! 🏆🥬
But here’s the thing-most people mess it up!
❌ Leaves full of holes? Bugs had a buffet.
❌ Bok choy bolted (flowered) too fast? You planted it at the wrong time!
❌ Floppy, weak plants? Something went wrong with your soil or watering.
Don’t worry! By the end of this video, you’ll know exactly how to grow big, crisp, and delicious bok choy-from seed to harvest! PLUS, I’ve got a crazy bok choy fact at the end that might just blow your mind! 🤯
Chapters:
00:50 Why You Should Grow Bok Choy
01:28 Choosing the Right Bok Choy Variety
02:13 When & Where to Plant Bok Choy
02:51 Preparing the Perfect Soil for Your Bok Choy
03:36 Planting Bok Choy from Seeds & Transplants
04:17 Watering & Feeding Bok Choy
04:59 Protecting Bok Choy from Pests
05:48 Harvesting Bok Choy Like a Pro
Step 1: Why You Should Grow Bok Choy.
If you’ve never grown bok choy before, you’re missing out!
✅ Super FAST growing - Ready in just 30-45 days!
✅ Grows almost year-round - Perfect for spring, fall, and even mild winters!
✅ Loaded with nutrients - Packed with vitamins A, C, and calcium!
✅ Perfect for small spaces - Grows great in raised beds and containers!
💡 Fun Fact: Bok choy is actually a type of Chinese cabbage, but unlike regular cabbage, it doesn’t form a tight head-it grows in a bunch like celery!
Step 2: Choosing the Right Bok Choy Variety.
Not all bok choy is the same! Some are better for warm weather, and some thrive in the cold.
🥬 Full-Size Bok Choy (Larger Leaves & Stalks):
✅ Joi Choi - Very heat-resistant, slow to bolt.
✅ Mei Qing Choi - Tolerates a bit more heat, tender leaves.
🌱 Baby Bok Choy (Great for Small Spaces & Containers!):
✅ Shanghai Green - Small, tender, mild flavor.
✅ Toy Choy - Mini version, harvest in 30 days!
💡 Pro Tip: If you live in a warm climate, grow heat-resistant varieties like Joi Choi!
Step 3: When & Where to Plant Bok Choy.
Bok choy is a cool-season crop, which means planting at the right time is KEY!
✅ Best Times to Plant:
🌱 Spring: Start seeds 2-4 weeks before the last frost.
🍂 Fall: Plant 6-8 weeks before the first frost for a second harvest!
✅ Where to Plant:
Full sun (at least 6 hours of sunlight). 🌞
Can handle partial shade, which helps prevent early bolting.
💡 Pro Tip: Avoid growing bok choy in the middle of summer! The heat makes it bolt (flower) too fast.
Step 4: Preparing the Perfect Soil for Your Bok Choy.
"Bok choy grows FAST, and that means it needs the right soil to keep up!"
✅ Loose, well-draining soil - It hates soggy roots!
✅ pH between 6.0-7.5 - Slightly acidic to neutral soil is perfect.
✅ Rich in nitrogen - This leafy green LOVES compost and organic fertilizers!
DIY Bok Choy Soil Mix:
✔️ 50% compost or aged manure
✔️ 30% garden soil
✔️ 20% perlite or sand for drainage
💡 Pro Tip: Bok choy is a heavy feeder, so refresh the soil with organic compost before planting!
Step 5: Planting Bok Choy from Seeds & Transplants.
"Bok choy is EASY to grow from both seeds and transplants!"
✅ Planting from Seeds:
Sow ¼ inch deep in moist soil.
Space 6-8 inches apart (or closer for baby bok choy).
Keep soil evenly moist until germination (5-7 days).
✅ Planting from Transplants:
Space them 10-12 inches apart for full-size bok choy.
Water deeply after transplanting to help roots settle.
💡 Pro Tip: Want continuous harvests? Succession plant every 2-3 weeks for a steady supply of bok choy!
Step 6: Watering & Feeding Bok Choy.
"Since bok choy grows SO fast, it needs consistent water and food!"
✅ Watering Tips:
Keep soil consistently moist-dry soil makes it bolt!
1 inch of water per week (more in hot weather).
Mulch to retain moisture and prevent weeds.
✅ Feeding Tips:
Use a nitrogen-rich fertilizer (like fish emulsion) every 2-3 weeks.
Side-dress with compost tea or worm castings for extra nutrients.
💡 Fun Fact: Bok choy is 80% water, so uneven watering makes it taste bitter!
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