How to grow baby bok choy? Both balcony and open-field growing methods are easy

Many people think baby bok choy is rapeseed, but it actually is not; it is really the seedling of bok choy, with a sweet, fresh taste and a very crisp texture, and it has a certain nutritional value. Baby bok choy is very adaptable and is grown in many places, and baby bok choy has no particular restrictions regarding season, so it can basically be grown at any time. Below, let us take a look at the balcony growing and open-field growing methods for baby bok choy.

1. Balcony growing method for baby bok choy

Growing baby bok choy on a balcony is relatively simple; you only need to prepare baby bok choy seeds and a suitable pot. The specific method and steps are as follows:

First, after buying baby bok choy seeds, choose a suitable pot.

Second, put loose, well-aerated soil into the pot, then scatter in the baby bok choy seeds. Cover them with a relatively thin layer of potting soil.

Third, after watering thoroughly in one go, they will generally sprout in three days, provided the temperature is sufficient.

Fourth, once the baby bok choy has sprouted and has three or four leaves, you can fertilize it; generally, organic fertilizer is enough. The specific number of fertilizations depends on the growth of the baby bok choy. Once a week is about right. Basically, after about one month, you can enjoy the food.

2. Open-field growing method for baby bok choy

Whether in spring, summer, or autumn and winter, baby bok choy can be grown in the open field, though the harvest time in summer is generally a bit shorter, basically one month. Below, let us look at the open-field growing method and steps:

1. Land preparation and fertilization

Generally, one week before land preparation, apply the base fertilizer well, then rake the soil level and mix it evenly together.

2. Sowing

When sowing, be sure to broadcast the seeds evenly. If it is hot summer weather, be sure to provide appropriate shade; generally, a shade net is enough. Before sowing, water thoroughly, so that its growth and development needs can be met.

If it is winter, the soil is relatively dry, so it is recommended to water in advance to make the soil loose before sowing; there is no rush.

3. Topdressing

To make baby bok choy grow more vigorously and greener, topdressing is necessary. Apply topdressing about twice during the entire growth period; about 10 jin of urea per mu is roughly enough. The specifics depend on the growth of the baby bok choy.

4. Pest and disease control

During the growth of baby bok choy, it is prone to attacks by some pests and diseases, especially in summer when the temperature is relatively high. At this time, early prevention and targeted treatment are very necessary. However, it is worth noting that the pesticides used must comply with the national pesticide regulations and standards, and in addition, it is best not to use pesticides half a month or one month before the harvest period.

In summary, the balcony growing method and open-field growing method for baby bok choy are both relatively simple, and if you are interested, they are worth a try.