Bok Choy Seeds,
Hedou Tiny

Hedou Tiny bok choy prefers temperatures between 60-80 F. For spring planting, direct sow around the last spring frost rather than several weeks before it, and avoid exposing young plants to sustained nights under 50 F, which can trigger bolting. In fall, sow seeds directly in the garden in late summer when temperatures drop below 80 F, and carry that sowing through the first light frosts. This variety tolerates light frost, which sweetens the leaves. If you're not sure how to find your first and last frost dates, consult our blog post 'Our Experts Answer Questions, Share Resources.'

Directly sow Hedou Tiny seeds 1/4 inch deep in the soil. Space the plants about 3 inches apart. Because of their tiny size, this variety is also well suited for container gardening. To extend the harvest, sow new seeds every 3-4 weeks.

This variety of bok choy prefers full sun in cooler climates but benefits from afternoon shade in warmer areas to prevent bolting. Ensure the soil remains moist but not waterlogged. Bok choy is a heavy feeder, so consider adding a balanced organic fertilizer at planting time. Mulching can help retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.

Bok choy is an annual, completing its life cycle in one year. To avoid selecting bolt-prone plants, don't save seeds from prematurely bolted ones. Let plants mature fully, harvest the dried pods, crumble the small round seeds into a jar or bag, then seal and store the seeds in a cool, dark, dry place. Bok choy cross-pollinates with other rapa species but not with different species of Brassica, so it's safe to grow it next to mustard greens (Brassica juncea), for example. To ensure seed purity, isolate your bok choy from other blooming B. rapa by about a half mile or use caging techniques. Allow your healthiest plants to flower for a strong, diverse seed pool.