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When to Plant Bok Choy in Kaktovik, Alaska (99747)

Location

Kaktovik, Alaska

ZIP Code

99747

USDA Zone

3a

Last Frost

Monday, May 25, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, April 27, 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 3a

Bok Choy (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis) is a popular garden vegetable. In Kaktovik, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 3a, you should direct sow seeds around Monday, April 27, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, May 25, 2026. Bok Choy grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.