Bok choy
Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis · Cabbages · Cabbage family
Also known as: Chinese Cabbage · Pak Choy
Easy20–45cmPet-friendlyEdible
Bok choy care at a glance
Bok choy (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 16–24 °C.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Ideal temperature
- 16–24 °C
- Life cycle
- Biennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Bok choy
Common pests on Bok choy include Flea beetles. Also possible: Cabbage white caterpillars, Slugs and snails and Cabbage root fly. A common disease is Clubroot. Also possible: Damping off. Bok choy is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Flea beetles High
- Cabbage white caterpillars Medium
- Slugs and snails Medium
- Cabbage root fly Medium
Disease
- Clubroot High
- Damping off Medium
Weather
- Bolting High
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Frequently asked questions about Bok choy
- Which pests affect Bok choy?
- Common pests on Bok choy include Flea beetles. Also possible: Cabbage white caterpillars, Slugs and snails and Cabbage root fly.
- Which diseases affect Bok choy?
- A common disease is Clubroot. Also possible: Damping off.
- Is Bok choy toxic to cats and dogs?
- Bok choy is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Bok choy need?
- Bok choy has a high water requirement.
- What light does Bok choy need?
- Bok choy prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Bok choy frost-hardy?
- Bok choy is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -2 °C.
- Can you eat Bok choy?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves and stems.