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When to Plant Bok Choy in Deer Lodge, Tennessee (37726)

Location

Deer Lodge, Tennessee

ZIP Code

37726

USDA Zone

7a

Last Frost

Friday, April 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, March 13, 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 7a

Bok Choy (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis) is a popular garden vegetable. In Deer Lodge, Tennessee, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, March 13, 2026.

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