10 Gardening Tips For Growing Perfect Bok Choy

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00:0010 gardening tips for growing perfect bok choy.

00:04Feed with balanced fertilizer.

00:06Half-strength balanced fertilizer at 3 to 4 inches.

00:10Supports rapid growth, healthier leaves, resilient plants, and beneficial insects.

00:16Use row covers for protection.

00:18Lightweight floating row covers prevent pests.

00:21Moderate temperatures, speed germination, and protect seedlings.

00:25Occasionally lift for beneficial access.

00:28Space plants appropriately.

00:30Proper spacing.

00:326 to 8 inches for baby bok choy and 12 to 18 inches for mature plants with rows 18 inches apart improves airflow light, yield, and biodiversity.

00:42Ensure consistent moisture.

00:44Maintain evenly moist soil with deep, infrequent watering and mulch.

00:48Avoid waterlogging, prevent rot, and encourage robust roots.

00:53Amend soil with organic matter.

00:55Incorporate aged compost or leaf mold to boost nutrients, structure, and microbial life, promoting vigorous roots and foliage.

01:03Harvest at the perfect moment.

01:05Harvest at 6 to 8 inches for baby bok choy or tight rosettes for mature plants.

01:11Cut cleanly or pick outer leaves continuously.

01:15Provide fertile, well-draining soil.

01:18Mix compost or well-rotted manure and ensure drainage with raised beds.

01:22Prevent root rot to ensure vibrant growth.

01:25Succession planting for continuous harvest.

01:27Sow every two weeks for steady harvest, manageable workload, and sustained beneficial insect activity and pest suppression.

01:36Monitor for pests and diseases.

01:38Inspect weekly, especially undersides.

01:41Address aphids, slugs, caterpillars, and flea beetles with soaps, companions, and natural predators.

01:47Choose the right variety.

01:49Select bolt-resistant, size-appropriate cultivars like Joy Choi or Shanghai Baby, suited to climate, space, and season.