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When to Plant Bok Choy in Zone 12B

USDA Zone

12B

Cities Covered

53

Avg Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 12B

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, December 4, 2026

Pro Tip: Bok Choy can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
Days to Maturity 45 days
Sun Requirements Partial Shade to Full Sun
Plant Spacing 6" apart

🤝 Companion Plants for Bok Choy

Good Companions

BeetCeleryDillOnion

Avoid Planting Near

StrawberryTomato
See the full companion planting guide for Bok Choy →

Cities in Zone 12B

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Growing Bok Choy in USDA Zone 12B

Bok Choy (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 12B. This zone includes cities like Captain Cook, Eleele, Ewa Beach and 50 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 12B is around Friday, January 1, 2027. Bok Choy can be directly sown outdoors around Friday, December 4, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Bok Choy approximately 45 days after planting.