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When to Plant Bok Choy in Saskatchewan

Bok choy is a Chinese cabbage variety with crisp white stalks and dark green leaves. It is a fast-growing cool-season crop ideal for stir-fries and soups.

Saskatchewan spans USDA hardiness zones 3b, 4a (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.

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Click your county for exact Bok Choy planting dates based on your local frost dates.

Bok Choy Planting Calendar for Saskatchewan

โ–ธ Zone 3b ~135 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: May 10 ยท First frost: September 22 ยท 135 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 29 Mar 29 โ€“ Apr 12
Transplant Outdoors May 10 May 10 โ€“ May 24
Direct Sow May 3 May 3 โ€“ May 24
Fall Sowing June 30 Jun 30 โ€“ Jul 14
Harvest June 21 Jun 21 โ€“ Jul 26
โ–ธ Zone 4a ~145 day growing season ยท Full guide โ†’

Last frost: May 6 ยท First frost: September 28 ยท 145 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 25 Mar 25 โ€“ Apr 8
Transplant Outdoors May 6 May 6 โ€“ May 20
Direct Sow April 29 Apr 29 โ€“ May 20
Fall Sowing July 6 Jul 6 โ€“ Jul 20
Harvest June 17 Jun 17 โ€“ Jul 22

Growing Tips for Saskatchewan

Direct sow in spring or fall for best results. Keep soil consistently moist. Harvest whole heads or cut outer leaves for a cut-and-come-again approach.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Bok Choy in Saskatchewan?

Planting dates for Bok Choy in Saskatchewan depend on your USDA zone. Saskatchewan spans zones 3b, 4a. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is Saskatchewan for planting?

Saskatchewan contains USDA hardiness zones 3b, 4a. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state โ€” northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Last updated: April 2026.