Baby Bok Choy Varieties for Fast, Tender Yield

Baby bok choy is a favorite for home gardeners seeking fast-growing, tender leafy greens. With compact plants and short maturity times, these varieties are perfect for succession planting, containers, and small beds. Based on decades of experience growing leafy vegetables, here’s a guide to the top baby bok choy varieties for rapid, flavorful harvests.

Table of Contents

1. Mei Qing Choi

Matures in 30–35 days
Small, tender leaves with mild flavor
Ideal for cut-and-come-again harvest

2. Ping Tung Baby Bok Choy

Fast-growing, heat-tolerant variety
Smooth, light green leaves
Performs well in both garden beds and containers

3. Bok Choy Baby Hybrid

Compact growth habit
Excellent bolt resistance
Produces consistent, tender leaves for salads and stir-fries

4. Ching Choi

Very early-maturing variety
Soft, succulent leaves
Perfect for tight spaces and repeated harvests

Growing Tips for Baby Bok Choy

Sow seeds every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvest
Use well-draining, fertile soil with consistent moisture
Provide partial shade in hot weather to prevent bolting
Harvest young leaves for best tenderness and flavor

My Experience

In my Sonoma Valley garden, Mei Qing Choi and Ping Tung Baby Bok Choy thrive year-round. Quick growth and tender leaves make them ideal for containers and small beds, providing a continuous supply of fresh greens. Succession planting every few weeks ensures a steady harvest without overcrowding.

Baby bok choy varieties offer fast, tender yields, making them a reliable choice for home gardeners seeking quick, flavorful greens.

Bok Choy Learning Hub

Start here: The Ultimate Guide to Growing Bok Choy

Bok Choy Planting & Timing

Starting, Transplanting & Direct Sowing

Bok Choy Care

Pests & Diseases

Common Bok Choy Pests and Diseases and How to Prevent and Control Them

Harvest & Storage

Containers & Small Spaces

How to Grow Bok Choy in Containers, Troughs, and Small Beds

Varieties

Companion Planting

Companion Plants for Bok Choy: Boost Growth and Reduce Pests

Stephen Albert

Stephen Albert is a horticulturist, master gardener, and certified nurseryman who has taught at the University of California for more than 25 years. He holds graduate degrees from the University of California and the University of Iowa. His books include Vegetable Garden Grower’s Guide, Vegetable Garden Almanac & Planner, Tomato Grower’s Answer Book, and Kitchen Garden Grower’s Guide. His Vegetable Garden Grower’s Masterclass is available online. Harvesttotable.com has more than 10 million visitors each year.

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