Description

Botanical Interests' Toy Choy seeds offer a miniature version of the beloved bok choy, growing just 5″ tall and ready for harvest in as few as 30 days. With tender, crisp white stems and glossy dark green leaves, Toy Choy delivers all the flavor and texture of its larger counterparts, but in a compact size perfect for containers and smaller spaces. Tolerating warmer weather better than full-size varieties, it’s an excellent choice for gardeners in milder climates or those looking for a quick-growing green. Ideal for stir-fries, salads, and more!

This packet sows up to 11 feet. 65 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Brassica rapa var. chinensis (hybrid)
Days to Maturity: 30–35 days
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Eurasia
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial usually grown as an annual
Plant Dimensions: 5″ tall, wide
Variety Information: Smooth, dark green leafy blades in a cluster, with white, crisp stems. 'Toy Choy' is a small type bok choy, reaching only 5″ tall.
Attributes: Good for Containers

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: ¼”
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 is full size. Dunk the harvest in cold water and drain before storing.