How to grow rapeseed (bok choy) on a balcony: methods and tips

Step 1

To grow rapeseed on a balcony, the first step is to choose suitable rapeseed seeds, prepare a suitable container and soil, put the soil in and then draw some furrows on top. Then we put the prepared seeds into the already prepared soil. Cover the seeds with a little soil, just a thin layer will do. Note that it is best to choose a container with drainage holes at the bottom.

Step 2

Next, after planting, we need to water lightly so that the soil stays moist. The seeds will sprout in about four to five days, and after about 15 days, apply organic fertilizer to the seedlings, or you can also spray liquid fertilizer. Be careful not to water too much.

Step 3

About a week after planting, it is time to thin the seedlings. Because if the rapeseed is too dense, the development of individual plants will be hindered, so pull out some as appropriate; these can be planted in other containers.

Step 4

After about 20 days, we can basically harvest the rapeseed; if it is mature, just pull it out directly. Note that as for watering, about once a day is enough. But if the environment is relatively dry, twice a day is also fine. Also, rapeseed is a vegetable with a relatively short growing period; it can be harvested to eat in about a month.