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When to Plant Bok Choy in Waite, Maine (04492)

Location

Waite, Maine

ZIP Code

04492

USDA Zone

5a

Last Frost

Sunday, May 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, April 12, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Bok Choy directly outdoors 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
Days to Maturity 45 days
Mature Height 12-18"
Spread 12"
Type Leaf
Fruit Size N/A

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Partial Shade to Full Sun

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Water

Regular (consistent moisture)

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Spacing

6" apart

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Planting Depth

0.5" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 4-7 days

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Growing Bok Choy in Zone 5a

Bok Choy (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis) is a popular garden vegetable. In Waite, Maine, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, May 10, 2026. Bok Choy grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.