Bok Choy

Brassica rapa var. chinensis, Brassicaceae

Zones

3a–10b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Pink Chintz ThymeThymus serpyllum Pink Chintz

Pest Deterrent

EdamameGlycine max

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Meyer LemonCitrus × limon

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Eureka LemonCitrus × limon

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Sweet PotatoIpomoea batatas

Pest DeterrentNutrient Accumulation

KumquatCitrus japonica

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

TansyTanacetum vulgare

Pest Deterrent

ClementineCitrus × clementina

Trap CropPest Deterrent

American WisteriaWisteria frutescens

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

QuinoaChenopodium quinoa

Quinoa sensitive to brassica allelopathic compounds in soil

PotatoSolanum tuberosum

Brassica allelopathic compounds can reduce potato sprouting and root development

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Bok Choy grow in?

Bok Choy grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 10b.

What are good companion plants for Bok Choy?

Good companions for Bok Choy include Pink Chintz Thyme, Edamame, Meyer Lemon, Eureka Lemon, Sweet Potato.

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