How much is bok choy per jin? Five cultivation methods to make bok choy short, sturdy, and tender

Bok choy, also known as baby bok choy, is one of the most common vegetables in our country. Because it is easy to grow and highly nutritious, it is widely cultivated. Many people now like to plant it on balconies. So how much is bok choy per jin? What are the cultivation methods?

1. Introduction to bok choy

1. What else is bok choy called?

Baby bok choy, non-heading Chinese cabbage, bok choy, rapeseed

2. Where does bok choy come from?

Bok choy originated in our country and is planted in all parts of our country, and the bok choy grown is sold to various places.

2. What is the market price of bok choy per jin?

The market price of bok choy is relatively affordable, generally 0.45-2 yuan per kilogram, but due to differences in markets and regions, prices will also vary to some extent. For example, at the Dashahe Vegetable Wholesale Market in Wuqing District, Tianjin, the price of bok choy is 0.45 yuan per kilogram, while at the Shuitun Agricultural and Sideline Products Wholesale Market in Changping, Beijing, the market price of bok choy is 4.6 yuan per kilogram, so the specific price still needs to be checked at the local market. The latest prices in various markets recently are as follows:

3. What are the cultivation methods for bok choy?

1. Seed selection

Bok choy has many varieties and can be planted in every season, so when selecting seeds, try to choose vegetables suitable for the season. For example, when planting in spring, you can choose low-temperature-resistant varieties such as Sanyue Man.

2. Raising seedlings

Before raising seedlings, first prepare the seedbed and apply an appropriate amount of decomposed farmyard manure to ensure the soil has sufficient nutrients, then evenly scatter the seeds on the soil and let them freely take root and sprout. After the seedlings emerge, promptly thin them according to the condition of the young plants, so as to avoid them being too dense or too sparse, which could lead to uneven growth.

3. Land preparation and planting

Bok choy likes to grow in loose and fertile soil, so when choosing land, you can deeply plow the soil in advance and carry out disinfection measures to prevent pests and diseases in bok choy. When deep plowing, you can plant properly according to the growth condition of the bok choy, so as to avoid poor root growth leading to root death.

4. Field management

(1) Water appropriately: Bok choy does not have high water requirements, and generally keeping the soil moist is enough. So before sowing, ensure the soil has sufficient moisture to help the seeds germinate. After the seedlings emerge, the amount of watering can be decided according to the climate. Generally, in high-temperature weather, the amount of watering can be appropriately increased to promote plant growth; during the plum rain season, drainage measures should be taken to prevent waterlogging damage and avoid affecting growth.

(2) Reasonable topdressing: Bok choy likes fertilizer, so during the planting period, apply an appropriate amount of fertilizer according to the growth condition of the bok choy. Generally, fertilizing can be done together with watering to promote the growth of bok choy.

(3) Proper intertillage and loosening of the soil: After bok choy grows for a period of time, phenomena such as the soil becoming dry and compacted may appear, so the soil can be properly intertilled and loosened to improve soil permeability, promote nutrient absorption by the roots, and increase the yield of bok choy.

(4) Disease and pest control: Although bok choy has strong adaptability, pests and diseases such as aphids and soft rot are still unavoidable, so good field management techniques should be implemented. For those already affected by disease, apply the right remedy according to the specific situation, and do not use pesticides blindly, otherwise pesticide damage is likely to occur.

5. Timely harvest

The growth period of bok choy is relatively short, and it can be planted all year round, so the harvest time is also different. The specific harvest times are as follows:

(1) Sowing in February to March: can be harvested 50-60 days after sowing.

(2) Sowing in April to May: can be harvested 30-40 days after sowing

(3) Sowing in June to August: can be harvested 25-30 days after sowing.

(4) For those planted on balconies: they can generally be harvested 20-40 days after sowing.

In summary, the price of bok choy is very affordable, as cheap as 0.45 yuan per kilogram, but it is somewhat more expensive in Changping District, Beijing, reaching 4.6 yuan per kilogram, so when purchasing, try to check the local market. In addition, if you want to grow bok choy well, you need to do a good job in basic management such as water and fertilizer and seedling raising, so that it can be short, sturdy, and tender and improve returns.