When to plant bok choy in Ohio
Ohio spans USDA zones 6a–7a, so the right time to plant bok choy shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 18 in Cleveland to April 17 in Warren — below are local dates for 187 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 6b | April 20 | October 24 | March 30 – April 20 |
| Cleveland | 7a | April 8 | November 12 | March 18 – April 8 |
| Cincinnati | 6b | April 16 | October 25 | March 26 – April 16 |
| Toledo | 6b | April 20 | October 27 | March 30 – April 20 |
| Akron | 6b | April 24 | October 28 | April 3 – April 24 |
| Dayton | 6b | April 18 | October 25 | March 28 – April 18 |
| Parma | 6b | April 20 | November 3 | March 30 – April 20 |
| Canton | 6b | April 24 | October 26 | April 3 – April 24 |
Bok Choy in Ohio: FAQ
When can I plant bok choy in Ohio?
Across Ohio, the time to transplant bok choy spans roughly March 18 in Cleveland to April 17 in Warren, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the bok choy planting date vary across Ohio?
Yes. Ohio publishes 187 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 Ohio?
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.
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