When to Plant Bok Choy in Zone 10
In USDA zone 10a, start seeds indoors around January 2, transplant or plant outdoors January 16 to March 7, and expect your first harvest around March 7. Zone 10 also has a fall planting window opening around October 28. (10a shown here — see 10a and 10b dates separately below.)
Bok Choy planting calendar for USDA Zone 10a
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Jan 2
Transplant outdoors
Jan 16
Projected first harvest
Mar 7
fall planting
Direct sow
Oct 28
Projected first harvest
Dec 17
spring planting
fall planting
Bok Choy is ready to harvest in about 50 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10a.
Bok Choy planting calendar for USDA Zone 10b
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Jan 2
Transplant outdoors
Jan 16
Projected first harvest
Mar 7
fall planting
Direct sow
Oct 28
Projected first harvest
Dec 17
spring planting
fall planting
Bok Choy is ready to harvest in about 50 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10b.
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