Extra Dwarf 2 Inch Bok Choy Seeds

Extra Dwarf Bok Choy Seeds - 2 Inch Tall Bok Choy With Green Leaves & White Stems Heirloom Vegetable Seeds
Brassica rapa
Listing is for 1 packet of minimum 25 seeds

This petite dwarf variety of bok choy reaches maturity at just around 2 inches tall, making it perfect for compact gardens, container planting, or planting in a GreenStalk vertical garden tower. With lush green leaves and crisp white stems, Extra Dwarf Bok Choy offers a tender, mild flavor that’s ideal for salads, stir-fries, and garnishes. Its fast-growing nature and cute, miniature size make it an exciting addition to any garden, providing a harvestable vegetable in a short time. Bok choy has decent cold tolerance and have survived without damage in my garden when temperatures hit 30 degrees Fahrenheit. 

I recommend to start seeds in trays but they also do well if direct sown. Seedlings are transplanted into the garden a month later. I only fertilize at planting time when I put a nice handful of blood meal in each planting hole. Blood meal is organic and high in nitrogen. The resulting leaves are lush and deep dark green in color. 

I have not experienced much pest issues if grown during the correct time of year which is fall thru spring. The only issue I have had was aphids start attacking them late in spring. I have found if I plant kale all over my garden, the aphids will feast on them instead and leave my Asian greens alone. So I use kale as a trap crop. 

Follow me on social media because I post a lot of information on how to grow the very same seeds available in my shop. Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: jerrasgarden. 

Ideal Growing Conditions

Sun: Does best getting 6 hours of sun a day. Grow in partial shade in hot climates.

Water: Keep the soil consistently moist

Fertilizer: Add some blood meal into the planting hole before transplanting or work some into the soil before direct sowing seeds. This one time application of fertilizer should be enough for the entire growing season. 

When & How To Sow Seeds: Can direct sow after all danger of frost has passed or can start in seed trays/cells 4 to 6 weeks before your last spring frost date. In hot climates (like garden zones 8 and up), it is best to sow in fall to grow through winter and spring. Sprinkle a few seeds over the soil surface, pat down, cover with 1/4 inch of soil, and water in. Can follow square foot gardening guidelines to space 9 plants per square foot, or plant each one 3 inches apart.

Germination: 3-10 days

Days To Maturity: 30 days after direct sowing the seed 

How & When To Harvest: Harvest once the bok choys reach a height of 2 inches. Cut the bok choy off the main stem with some scissors.

Common Diseases: The most common disease is downy mildew. It thrives in cool, wet conditions and can spread rapidly, causing yellow spots on the leaves that eventually turn brown and die. Proper plant spacing to improve air flow helps. Spray with 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water every 3 to 5 days until you notice the spread has stopped. 

Common Pests: Critters like rabbits love to munch on the plants. Protection from small animals might be required. The most common pest when growing bok choy is aphids. Use a strong spray of water to dislodge aphids from the leaves. For more severe infestations, spray with organic insecticidal soap or spinosad. 

Do I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? Not yet

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