AllotMe
GROWING GUIDES
Pak Choi
Leafy Greens
Easy
Planting Schedule
Month by month
Sow Indoors
Sow Outdoors
Plant Out
Harvest
Sow Seeds Indoors
Sow in modules indoors from March. Don't let seedlings get root-bound or they will bolt.
Outdoors
Sow direct outdoors from April to September. Later sowings (July-September) bolt less than spring ones.
Harvest
Harvest baby leaves from 3-4 weeks, or full heads from 6-8 weeks. Cut at the base and the plant may resprout.
Month by month
Sow Indoors
Sow Outdoors
Plant Out
Harvest
How to Sow
- Sow seeds 1cm deep in rows 30cm apart
- Thin seedlings to 20-30cm apart for full-sized heads, or grow closely for baby leaves
- Choose a position in light shade, especially for summer sowings
- Sow from mid-July onwards for the best results — pak choi bolts easily in long days
- Water the drill before sowing
Plant Care
- Water consistently — pak choi needs steady moisture to grow quickly and stay tender
- Protect from flea beetle with fine mesh or fleece
- Slugs love pak choi — use nematodes, beer traps, or copper tape
- Avoid disturbing roots when transplanting as this triggers bolting
- Grow under cover in autumn for late-season harvests
AllotMe’s Tips
- Late-summer sowings (July-August) are much more successful than spring ones because shorter days mean less bolting
- 'Joi Choi' is a reliable variety that's slower to bolt in the UK climate
- Brilliant for stir-fries, soups, and steaming — ready in under a minute in a hot wok
Delete Tip?
This can't be undone and it will be removed from the category page and from AllotMe search
results.
Share your instagram handle to let people follow more of your tips!
Our community's top tips on growing Pak Choi
No tips have been shared yet :(
