Description

Botanical Interests' 'Choko' Bok Choy seeds bring you a heat-tolerant variety that thrives all summer long. This small, baby bok choy reaches 4″ tall and delivers crisp, mild-flavored leaves that are perfect for stir-fries, salads, or even homemade kimchi. Harvest in just 50–55 days for a beautiful, uniform green plant, ideal for growing in containers or alongside flowers. With its ability to tolerate heat, 'Choko' offers a reliable and versatile addition to your garden, giving you tender greens throughout the warm months.

This packet sows up to 18 feet. 105 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis (hybrid)
Days to Maturity: 50–55 Days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Eurasia
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial usually grown as an annual
Plant Dimensions: 4″ tall and wide
Variety Information: Smooth, leafy blades in a cluster with crisp, pale green stems. 'Choko' is a small-type bok choy bred for heat tolerance.

Sowing Info:

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 60°F; ideally 75°–85°F. Sow again in late summer for fall crop. In mild climates, sow in the fall for winter or spring harvest.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended due to quick maturity.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 Days
Seed Depth: 1/4″
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6″
Row Spacing: 12″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 6″

Growing Info:

Harvesting: Harvest in the morning, if possible. Harvest individual, outer leaves as the plant grows and/or cut the entire plant at the base when it reaches the desired size. Dunk the harvest in cold water and drain before storing.