growing bok choy in florida

With a wide temperature range of adaptation, bok choy can be grown in most areas of south Florida year-round. In north Florida, it can have two or three growing seasons per year. This crop prefers slightly acidic (pH 5.5 to 7.0) sandy soil rich in nutrients.

1. Does bok choy need full sun?
2. What can you not plant next to bok choy?
3. What season does bok choy grow in?
4. What is the best time to plant bok choy?

Does bok choy need full sun?

Bok choy can handle full sun, but it grows best in part shade. It needs about 3 to 5 hours of sun each day.

What can you not plant next to bok choy?

Bok choy is vulnerable to cabbageworms, maggots, flea beetles and aphids. Select herbs and/or vegetables to plant near bok choy that send these pests scurrying the other way. Choose companions based on what pest you need to get rid of. Plant celery or thyme near bok choy to repel cabbageworms.

What season does bok choy grow in?

Bok choy and its relations grow well anywhere in the country, but bear in mind they are cold-weather vegetables growing best from autumn to early spring. Avoid summer heat, as the plants can bolt into flower and seed.

What is the best time to plant bok choy?

Because bok choy tends to bolt once the warmer temps of summer arrive, plant it early in the spring, close to the date of your region's last frost. You can either sow seeds directly or transplant seedlings. Bok choy can be grown in the garden or in containers.