Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
— Plant Nursery · Texas-Grown
$3.00
Mature Plant Size: 10-12″x10-12″
Days to Harvest: 45-50 days
Joi Choi is a vigorous, disease-resistant bok choy hybrid with thick white stems and glossy dark green leaves, prized for its crisp texture in stir-fries and its tolerance of both heat and cold better than most Asian greens.
At Flying Rabbit Farm, our Joi Choi transplants are grown for uniform, heavy heads and strong bolt resistance suited to Austin’s fall and spring seasons.
3 in stock
Consistent moisture essential; inconsistent watering causes bolting and bitterness
Water 2-3 times weekly
Feed every 2-3 weeks with balanced organic fertilizer for fast, tender growth
Harvest whole heads at the base, or take outer leaves for a cut-and-come-again approach
Flea beetles
Aphids
Bolts quickly once heat arrives
Fall is the most reliable Joi Choi season in Austin; more heat- and bolt-tolerant than many bok choy varieties, but still prefers cool weather
Floating row cover helps protect young transplants from flea beetles
Primary planting window; cool weather produces the best, most tender heads
Tolerates light frost; may need cover in hard freezes
Secondary planting window; harvest before heat triggers bolting
Not recommended; bolts quickly
Fall (September-October) and early spring (February-March)
Ideal soil temperatures: 50-75 F
Full sun to part shade
Minimum 5-6 hours daily
10-12 inches apart
Allows full heads to develop
Well-draining, fertile soil
Compost-amended beds preferred
pH 6.0-7.5
Water deeply at transplanting
Keep evenly moist for tender, non-bitter stems
Bok choy is generally considered non-toxic to:
A safe, edible leafy green for pets in small amounts, though large quantities of any Brassica may cause mild digestive upset.
