When to plant bok choy in zone 7a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7a

Last frost ~Apr 15First frost ~Oct 25Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Start indoors Mar 18 · Transplant Mar 25 · First harvest May 9 · Wrap by May 30

Last spring frostApr 15

Start seeds indoorsMar 18

Transplant outMar 25

First harvestMay 9

Last harvestMay 30

Fall succession sowAug 30

First fall frostOct 25

Why these dates work in zone 7a

Zone 7a's last spring frost averages Apr 15 and first fall frost Oct 25 — about 193 frost-free days. Bok Choy tolerates light frost, so you can set plants out ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall. Starting seeds indoors 4 weeks ahead gives strong transplants ready the moment the soil warms. There's also room for a fall succession sowing around Aug 30 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does bok choy take to grow in zone 7a?

Bok Choy matures in about 45–60 days from transplanting. In zone 7a that means setting plants out around Mar 25 and first picking around May 9.

Will bok choy survive frost in zone 7a?

Yes — bok choy tolerates light frost. In zone 7a you can set plants out a little before the last frost (around Apr 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 25).

Can I plant a second crop of bok choy in zone 7a?

Yes — in zone 7a there's time for a fall sowing around Aug 30 for a second harvest before frost.

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full bok choy growing guide →