When to plant bok choy in Kentucky
Kentucky spans USDA zones 6b–7b, so the right time to plant bok choy shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 10 in Shively to April 10 in Shelbyville — below are local dates for 46 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government | 7a | April 6 | November 1 | March 16 – April 6 |
| Lexington-Fayette urban county | 7a | April 13 | October 28 | March 23 – April 13 |
| Bowling Green | 7a | April 5 | October 31 | March 15 – April 5 |
| Owensboro | 7a | April 2 | November 1 | March 12 – April 2 |
| Covington | 6b | April 16 | October 25 | March 26 – April 16 |
| Georgetown | 6b | April 18 | October 23 | March 28 – April 18 |
| Richmond | 7a | April 15 | October 22 | March 25 – April 15 |
| Florence | 6b | April 18 | October 25 | March 28 – April 18 |
Bok Choy in Kentucky: FAQ
When can I plant bok choy in Kentucky?
Across Kentucky, the time to transplant bok choy spans roughly March 10 in Shively to April 10 in Shelbyville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the bok choy planting date vary across Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky publishes 46 cities with their own frost dates, so the right bok choy planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does bok choy take to grow in Kentucky?
Bok Choy takes about 45–60 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
Never miss a window in your area
An email when it’s time to start seeds, transplant, and sow — timed to your frost dates. Double opt-in, one-click unsubscribe, no spam.