{"product_id":"bok-choy-heirloom-seeds","title":"Bok Choy Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBok Choy\u003c\/strong\u003e brings crisp white stems and tender green leaves to the garden, with a mild, clean flavor that works beautifully in quick stir-fries, soups, slaws, and fresh salads. This open-pollinated, non-GMO Asian green is fast-growing, space-efficient, and especially rewarding when harvested young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBok choy has been cultivated in China for centuries and remains one of the most beloved members of the Asian greens family. Its compact form, quick maturity, and dependable cool-season performance helped it travel from traditional kitchen gardens into home gardens around the world. One bite of the juicy stems and tender leaves explains why this classic green has endured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–60 days, depending on harvest size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12 inches tall and 10–14 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor and Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp white stems with smooth, deep green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact annual brassica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBok choy has a mild, fresh flavor with a subtle sweetness and a gentle cabbage-like finish. The thick stems stay juicy and crisp while the leaves soften quickly, giving one plant two useful textures in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow bok choy in the cool portions of spring and fall. Start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last expected frost, or sow directly as soon as the soil can be worked in spring; for a fall crop, sow 6–8 weeks before your first expected frost. Check your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planthardiness.ars.usda.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"\u003eUSDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map\u003c\/a\u003e for local timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips \u0026amp; Planting Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow seeds 1\/4 inch deep in rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Space plants 6–8 inches apart for full heads, or harvest baby bok choy closer together. Choose full sun in spring and fall, with afternoon shade helpful in warmer weather. Keep soil consistently moist and mulch lightly to moderate soil temperature. Harvest promptly in hot weather, since mature plants can bolt when temperatures rise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater at soil level to keep leaves dry and reduce disease pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate brassicas to a new bed each season when possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse row cover to protect young plants from cabbage worms and flea beetles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e🌱 Gentle Cover Germination 🌱\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInto the surface — thin cover only, no light needed\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBok choy seeds are small, but they quickly grow into sturdy, productive plants. Give them a fine seed-starting mix, a light cover, and steady moisture, and they will get off to a strong start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Germinate Successfully:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart with the right foundation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a fine seed-starting mix — not garden soil or coarse potting mix. Sift it if needed. Small seeds need a smooth, even surface to make good contact and germinate reliably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover lightly — just barely.\u003c\/strong\u003e Press seeds onto the moist surface and cover with no more than 1\/8 inch of finely sifted mix. These seeds do not need light to germinate but they do not want to be buried either.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMist, do not drench.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a spray bottle to keep the surface evenly moist. Watering from above can wash small seeds away before they ever get started.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarmth is your friend.\u003c\/strong\u003e These seeds germinate best at 65–70°F. A heat mat can help if your growing space runs cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrap the humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover your tray with a humidity dome or a loose piece of plastic wrap. This keeps moisture and warmth stable while you wait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive them time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep conditions consistent, resist the urge to overwater, and expect sprouts in about 4–10 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin with scissors, not fingers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once seedlings appear, snip extras at the soil line rather than pulling. This protects the roots of the seedlings you are keeping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowth Type \u0026amp; Harvest Yields\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBok choy forms a compact, upright rosette rather than a dense round cabbage head. A healthy planting can provide repeated harvests of baby leaves, or full heads can be cut at the base when they reach usable size. Succession sow every 2–3 weeks during cool weather for a steady supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKnowing When to Harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest baby bok choy when plants are 4–6 inches tall for the most tender stems and leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor full-size plants, cut when the stems are firm, white, and crisp before the plant begins to bolt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest outer leaves as needed, or cut the whole plant just above the soil line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick in the cool morning and harvest regularly to encourage a continuous supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate unwashed bok choy in a loose bag and use within several days for the best crunch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants \u0026amp; Mutual Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDill\u003c\/strong\u003e — attracts beneficial insects that can help balance pest pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeets\u003c\/strong\u003e — use space below the soil while bok choy occupies the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnions\u003c\/strong\u003e — their scent may help confuse some insect pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeas\u003c\/strong\u003e — provide a compatible cool-season pairing and help make efficient use of garden space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChamomile\u003c\/strong\u003e — brings pollinators and beneficial insects near the garden bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir-fry the stems first, then add the leaves at the end for two perfect textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlice into noodle bowls, ramen, and quick vegetable soups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrill or roast halved baby bok choy with sesame oil and garlic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShred raw leaves and stems into slaws and crunchy salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraise whole heads with ginger, soy sauce, or a splash of broth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrder Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd a fast, crisp, cool-season favorite to your garden with Bok Choy Heirloom Seeds. 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