Direct sowing bok choy is the fastest way to get crisp, sweet, tender heads—especially in spring and fall when soil temperatures are naturally cool. After growing bok choy for decades in raised beds and mounded rows here in Sonoma Valley, I’ve found that direct sowing produces the most vigorous plants with the least transplant stress….
Transplanting bok choy can be tricky. As a cool-season brassica, it’s highly sensitive to stress—especially root disturbance, sudden temperature changes, and harsh light. After more than 30 years growing Asian greens in raised beds and wide rows, I’ve learned that how you handle bok choy during transplanting often determines whether it forms tender, compact heads…
Watering Napa cabbage correctly is one of the most important steps for growing tender, sweet, and bolt-resistant heads. After more than 30 years of growing cool-season brassicas in raised beds in Sonoma Valley, I’ve learned that Napa cabbage thrives with steady, even moisture—but struggles quickly when the soil swings between wet and dry. This guide…
Bok choy grows quickly, and its tenderness depends heavily on consistent, proper watering. After more than 30 years growing Asian greens in raised beds and containers, I’ve learned that bok choy is one of the first vegetables to show stress—and one of the quickest to bounce back when watered well. This guide explains exactly how…
Growing big, tight Napa cabbage starts with excellent soil fertility and consistent nutrient support. After more than three decades growing cool-season brassicas in raised beds and wide rows, I’ve learned that Napa cabbage responds best to rich, steady nutrition—not heavy, one-time feeding. This guide blends research-backed recommendations with my own garden-tested strategies to help you…
Fast-growing bok choy thrives when given consistent, balanced nutrition. After more than 30 years growing Asian greens in raised beds and containers, I’ve learned that bok choy responds almost immediately to good fertility—and just as quickly shows stress when nutrients run short. This guide walks you through exactly how to fertilize for lush, leafy growth…
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