Grown Bok Choy 'Joi Choi'?

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Bok Choy 'Joi Choi' — Brassicas

45-50days to harvest

4-7days to germinate

Z5–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow or transplant. For spring crop, sow 2-3 weeks before last frost. For fall crop, sow 10-12 weeks before first frost.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-8 hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil high in organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 6-8 inches
Height: 3 feet
Season: Spring, Summer, Fall

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green leaves with bright white stems
Size: 8-10 inches tall, 6-8 inches wide
Shape: Upright rosette with thick, spoon-shaped leaves
Flavour: Mild, sweet cabbage flavor with crisp, juicy stems

In the kitchen

Stir-fries, soups, salads, steaming, braising, kimchi, fresh eating

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Flea beetles, aphids, cabbage worms, diamondback moth
Diseases: Clubroot, black rot, downy mildew, white spot
Resistance: Good resistance to bolting and tip burn

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	April – May	June – July	June – July	July – September
2	April – May	June – July	May – July	July – September
3	March – April	May – June	May – June	June – October
4	March – April	May – June	April – June	June – October
5	February – March	April – May	April – May	June – November
6	February – March	April – May	April – May	May – November
7	February – March	April – May	March – May	May – November
8	January – February	March – April	March – April	April – December
9	January	February – March	February – March	March – December
10	January	February – March	January – March	March – December
11	January	January – February	January – February	February – December
12	January	January – February	January – February	February – December
13	January	January – February	January – February	February – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms and aphids

OnionsRepels cabbage root maggots, aphids, and flea beetles with their strong sulfur compounds

LettuceProvides ground cover, conserves moisture, and doesn't compete for nutrients

SpinachSimilar growing requirements, efficient space usage, and harvest times complement each other

CarrotsHelp break up soil for shallow bok choy roots and don't compete for space or nutrients

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for flea beetles and aphids, protecting bok choy from pest damage

CilantroAttracts beneficial insects and provides pest control without competing for root space

ChivesNatural pest deterrent against aphids and cabbage worms with their onion-like properties

Avoid

TomatoesHeavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may stunt bok choy growth

StrawberriesCan harbor slugs and snails that damage bok choy leaves

Pole BeansCreate too much shade for bok choy which needs consistent sunlight for proper growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g): 1.02
Fat (g): 0.234
Carbohydrate (g): 3.51
Fibre (g): 1.26
Vitamin C (mg): 30.3
Folate (µg): 68
Calcium (mg): 61.9
Iron (mg): 0.439
Magnesium (mg): 13.6
Phosphorus (mg): 30.5
Potassium (mg): 228
Zinc (mg): 0.274

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the brassicas growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Bok Choy 'Joi Choi'?

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