How to Grow Bok Choy 'Green Fortune'

Tiny cotyledons emerge with first true leaves appearing. Plant develops 2-4 true leaves within 10-14 days.

Keep soil consistently moist. Provide 14-16 hours of light daily if starting indoors. Thin seedlings to proper spacing once first true leaf emerges to prevent crowding.

Plant produces increasing numbers of dark green leaves arranged in rosette pattern. Stalks thicken and plant grows from 6-12 inches tall.

Maintain consistent moisture and cool temperatures (60-75°F ideal). Apply balanced fertilizer every 2-3 weeks or side-dress with nitrogen-rich compost. Thin to final spacing of 6 inches apart if densely planted.

Central leaves compact and thicken, forming a loose head with white, fleshy stalks. Plant reaches 8-14 inches tall with dense leaf clusters.

Increase watering frequency to maintain consistent soil moisture—critical stage for quality and head size. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal issues. Monitor for bolting in warm temperatures; provide afternoon shade if over 75°F.

Leaves are fully developed and tender, stalks are succulent and white, head is compact and firm. Plant is 10-16 inches tall at full maturity.

Once harvestable size is reached (usually 6-8 inches tall), harvest promptly before temperatures exceed 80°F to prevent bolting and maintain tender texture. Can harvest baby bok choy at 3-4 inches for tender, mild leaves.

If cut above soil line, secondary shoots emerge from base for smaller follow-up harvest 2-3 weeks later.

Cut plants at soil line or 1 inch above to encourage regrowth. Continue regular watering and light fertilizing. Second harvest will be smaller but still usable.