When to Plant Bok Choy in Bird Island, Minnesota (55310)

Location

Bird Island, Minnesota

ZIP Code

55310

USDA Zone

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Tuesday, April 7, 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

Ready to Plant Bok Choy in Bird Island?

Get your seeds now so they're ready by Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Growing Bok Choy in Zone 4b

Bok Choy (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis) is a popular garden vegetable. In Bird Island, Minnesota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should direct sow seeds around Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Bok Choy grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.