Hydroponic Bok Choy Harvest | An Easy to Grow Crop

Bok choy (pak choi) is one of our favorite and easy hydroponic crops to grow. It'd be a great crop for beginners. It can tolerate low light, has a small root system, and is ready for harvest in only 5 - 7 weeks. Plus it's great for cooking! I have some young bok choy in the desktop NFT system, and I'm happy with the way it's turning out.
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[@PeteCorp]

When bagging you should invert the bag by first opening the bag, sticking a hand all the down to the bottom of the bag, then grab the root like a glove, and pull the bag over the plant like a pillow cover. Less friction and bruising, much easier.

[@sarah_farm]

Just realise how long i have been followed you. Watching Ahao grow up, Dawang be fatten up and your baking skill level up over years has been one of my great joys.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Wow, thank you!!!!

[@jnm.624]

Love that your family put this structure together primarily w/o contractors. Ensuring the structure got detailed specific attention and clean, a sterile facility. Clean fresh safe produce !

[@fortaalvis4847]

I love to see the team work you guys have.

[@Romello_Pietersz]

You inspired me to start my own hydroponic indoor garden. Keep up the amazing work! 👏🏻

[@rsmb99]

You girls are killing it! 😄✌👍

[@saenollc6583]

Love How Devon Smiles. She takes it from her mom.

[@laurendonahue7484]

Excited for a new video. Thanks for all the growing tips.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks Lauren! We just got some basil and kale in so I will hopefully show that soon.

[@jefferybarron929]

Good morning. Thanks for the update. Always enjoy seeing the progress. 🙂

[@HomegrownPassion]

Of course and thank you! Going to film some more stuff early this coming week hopefully 🥬

[@ruralridez6165]

Hello from Michigan love the setup you guys have. Very organized

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you, neighbor! Mom will appreciate that. Keeping the greenhouse clean and organized is very important to her.

[@DeanNelsonRN]

Was looking for vids about NFT systems. Your family and farm are just beautiful .... and your views I predict are going to go through roof ... such wholesomeness in such times of chaos. Please don’t stop making vids ✌️

[@HomegrownPassion]

That is so kind and encouraging! Thank you very much. I had inspiration from watching other KZbinrs, and we appreciate watching good, normal people rather than all the crazy news all of the time. 💚

[@joecochran9976]

Another great video, you guys have a 1st class operation, your hard work shows. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. Stay safe out there.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Wow thank you so much. I'll have to pass this comment along to Katy. She will really appreciate that too. Hope you have a great weekend!

[@luisurena97]

Beautiful crops beautiful smile 😍 Thank you for sharing

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you 🙏💚😊

[@jimkitts4606]

You guys have a impressive setup. I'm going to share this video in our Happy homestead group on facebook.

[@HomegrownPassion]

That would be wonderful! I appreciate that 🥬

[@1jw298]

All that greenery makes me think of spring time, just a couple more months......👍 I’m heading to the kitchen and making some 🧇. Have a great day!

[@HomegrownPassion]

Yes! Can't wait and sounds like a great plan. I got some spinach the other night out of the greenhouse I've been eating. Hope you have a great day too!

[@ricoriofrer3706]

Great vids as always Devon!

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you Rico! Hope you had a nice weekend! 💚

[@dexterdonnalingay8596]

First comment 😍😍😍 nice content Keep safe God bless

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you! God bless 💚😊

[@orkayaker8610]

Really love your channel keep it up 👍 thanks

[@TheScoutFamily]

Thanks for the great video. I have been growing bok.choy hydroponicly and just order the Win Win seed because yours look fantastic.

[@HomegrownPassion]

thats great...let me know how you do

[@denesemaxie7930]

Can’t wait for spring either. So excited to start the garden and watch it come to life .

[@HomegrownPassion]

That is the best! One of my favorite things is working in the garden while my boys play with their toy tractors in the dirt. 💚

[@denesemaxie7930]

@@HomegrownPassion My boys love helping in the garden but not the work preparing it. 😂. They don’t mind to an extent and then when it gets heavy they somewhat mind. But they are older and they always carry the five gallon buckets of water for me even when it’s cold so I don’t have to when I water the perennials and now the green stalk is planted. We got our second hydroponic system this week and we have to make room for it and get it planted with the collards and kohlrabi and baby Choy this week as the seedlings are more then ready to transplant

[@HomegrownPassion]

Sounds like you have good helpers! My oldest turns 6 tomorrow, and he'll help plant seeds and pick tomatoes, but he'd still rather make a construction site in the dirt hahaha. Collards and kohlrabi sound awesome. It's so cool how many things will grow in the hydroponics.

[@denesemaxie7930]

@@HomegrownPassion That’s awesome happy birthday to him. Yes it’s so exciting to grow such versatility in the hydroponics. It’s quite amazing to watch it all grow.

[@miketaylor6700]

I love bok choy... especially if it's called WIN-WIN! That way... everyone wins! Woot!

[@HomegrownPassion]

Win-win is pretty good, but I think I may like the mini bok choy called Li Ren more. Not as good of a name though.

[@boomerhooked8115]

Love your channel, Rock On

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you so much! 😁

[@FoodThymeAndGarden]

Just found and subscribed to your awesome channel. Beautiful grown Bok Choy

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks for the sub!

[@tommy..980]

Hi cutie 🥰!!!! I decided the Hydo is not for me but I’m going to still be a subscriber to you channel for your cattle process and just to see you’re beautiful smile... it makes me happy 😊!!!!! Have a good weekend!!!!

[@HomegrownPassion]

Hi and I understand! I still like growing in soil too. Thanks for being a nice subscriber! Glad you like the other content. Hope you have a nice weekend too!

[@oby-1607]

Thank you for the tips on the Bok Choy. Hope nobody loses any bolts of the table for the snowmobile. That is sure a work in progress.

[@HomegrownPassion]

That wouldn't surprise me with the kids going in there. 😆 It's definitely going to be a huge project getting it all back together.

[@andrescastro7703]

Mujer emprendedora 🌻

[@yeteneklilerbahcesi]

Thanks for sharing. Paylaşım için teşekkürler.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Sure thing! 💚🥬

[@SteveMac.]

We love BokChoi. I make a simple soup that my wife loves. It does use a lot of BokChoi so I try to keep some growing in rotation to allow us to have it every 10 days or so. Side note, I tried the Hydrogen Peroxide method your mom showed to germinate Spinach. I now have two tubs growing and the plants are about an inch tall. Won’t be long now! My previous attempts to germinate Spinach were all unsuccessful, but that H2O2 method works!

[@HomegrownPassion]

Yes! That is great. I'll have to tell Mom, she'd love to hear that. Bok choi soup sounds good! We all love eating the fresh stuff, and that sounds like a perfect rotation schedule. I like how well it holds up in the fridge. Very glad to hear about the spinach!

[@TheScoutFamily]

My wife makes a bok choy soup with ginger and it is amazing. I am trying to increase my grow space just for bok choy!!

[@11111111samy]

Thanks for the update!

[@HomegrownPassion]

Of course! Thank you for watching. 💚

[@JGsbackyardlettuceKagulay1]

hello Devon.. nice nice harvest. ;)

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks! We love doing the bok choy because it is so fast to harvest.

[@giannicapoferri]

Ho appena ordinato i semi tra poco ci provo anche io,congrats

[@AsimGarden]

Dear friend nice to grow and harvest Bok Choy 🌸💖👌

[@HomegrownPassion]

It is one of my favorites! 🥬

[@Krazy_Shortz]

Nice!!!

[@raedaaalqasim6967]

Wish you all successful

[@leonnjeremychannel841]

Greattt

[@rackzulayco2583]

Very interesting videos..thank you for sharing. I just would like to ask where I can purchase the pvc used in your planting? thanks

[@moneymikegotuvideos312]

Sweet

[@violent8931]

If only i have that much space.. I love vege..

[@soldtheark3157]

i want a greenhouse like that

[@JohannVF]

Awesome setup. Are the growth channels custom, or did you buy them from somewhere (if so, where?)?

[@davidevans8826]

What does CSA stand for I recently subscribed really enjoy what you guys are doing you make it look so easy but I know the time involved is extensive ....you’re a really wonderful family . Keep up the good work 👍👍👍

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you and I really appreciate that! It stands for crop share agreement. I may make a video this spring of the whole delivery process and the facility. The CSA company is called Yellowbird and they are out of Columbus, OH. They get crops from all different kinds of local farms, sort it into weekly boxes and deliver it to their customers. They are doing really well despite the pandemic and have picked up a lot of customers. -Devon

[@jamesz8872]

😍😍

[@dhanushkasandaruwan4943]

❤️

[@johnraymundo2858]

Hello there from the Island of Guam. Love this video on the bokchoy.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jeffschmidt8491]

Hi what company did you get your dosing system for the channels great video

[@danieltreasure3327]

Thank for the updates its very interesting, how long have yous been farming this way and do you self pollinate the flowing plants or is there a bee hive in there?

[@HomegrownPassion]

Yes of course! We have been doing this for 6 years, and the only thing we grow that needs pollinated are the tomatoes. We do not have bees, so we use an old electric toothbrush to vibrate and pollinate the flowers.

[@xDEATH4SIGHTx]

My wife loves purple bok choy, they dont sell those around here, I'm trying to grow it in my small hydro kit all year in cold climate of canada, it works but it was hard to get it somewhat right. ph level was too high like 7-8(they wont grow properly unless under 7) and nutriment requirement around 1000-1200 ppm.

[@elyserva7903]

The white stem Bok Choy is Pechay. They're common in the Philippines. Try Kangkong or Water Spinach, they're also very easy to grow.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Interesting! Thank you and we are always looking to try new things.

[@thomasjeffersoncry]

How much effort do you go through to stop pests and what do you do for pesticides?

[@MichaelVanecekAuthor]

Are all your channels the 4.625" width? Looks like some are wider, but that could be lens distortion.

[@Haileambesa]

It's posible to grow packchoi during summer? Or just in cold weather? Thanks by the video

[@markgutierrez9295]

where can i find those channels? look better than having to use round pvc piping. thanks!

[@parfaitamour1304]

Whats the media u use for germinating seeds? Thanks

[@JGsbackyardlettuceKagulay1]

wow i will show my beans it looks like that also

[@HomegrownPassion]

I am still amazed at how well the beans do in hydroponics. Definitely a nice crop to grow.

[@18psutton]

Hi devon great video ..Bobby has a big job im sure its worth it ...engines I know about but not snow mobiles lol ..if the bearings are damaged ? Just out of interest possibly not serviced regularly and run into the ground ? Lack of oil or decent was it bobby ? .fingers crossed no dammage new bearings and oil seals and it'll be good to go .take care all of you paul x

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you! Bobby's dad bought the snowmobile new in 1980 or 81. I'm not sure how he took care of it. Bobby remembers riding it when he was little, but then never being able to start it. It sat in a barn for 15 -20 years. He said the crank shaft bearings needed replaced, I don't know much about engines. He is having fun with it though and hopefully it will fire up when he gets it put back together. I'll definitely be taking it for a spin. Hope you had a nice weekend!

[@18psutton]

@@HomegrownPassion thankyou devon look forward to seeing Bobby's hard work in action must mean alot to him to get it going again a really lovely project take care devon love to the family paul x

[@hansusan8]

Love your video, wondering what is the height of the grow medium you use, is it the same as Rockwool?

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you! It's may be just a tad shorter than rockwool, but they can be used interchangably.

[@JGsbackyardlettuceKagulay1]

here in philippines its called pechay :)

[@HomegrownPassion]

I should put that in my description. I Googled the common names and tried to type the into the tags. There are so many names for it. Thank you 💚

[@leemager128]

Wow! I would love to learn more about which seed varieties you use. Do you find some varieties are better suited for different seasons? I'm asking my dear husband to build a NFT system for me small scale to try it out and learn from. Thank you so very much for posting your videos! God bless.

[@HomegrownPassion]

We have found a some varieties that do very well hydroponically just through trial and error. We really like Johnny's Seed and they have a category for hydroponic seeds. We grow mostly asian greens, spinach, kale and microgreens in the winter. In the summer we do more herbs, tomatoes, lettuce and other veggies. Good luck with your NFT system! They are very fun and it's cool how many types of plants can be grown that way. God bless and thank you!

[@leemager128]

I didn't know about the hydroponic seeds at Johnny's thanks for the tip! 💖

[@detectfevi]

I fucking love vegetables.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Me too!!

[@nicolasbrasse2799]

why you dond remove the seed plug while harvesting?

[@lisab9836]

I want to help so bad. 😅 Great job ladies. 😊 How do you clean your channels?

[@HomegrownPassion]

Just scrub with a towel and a lite bleach solution

[@MrJFoster1984]

Hi, I have been watching quote a few of your videos recently since finding your channel. We are looking to start out with our own tunnels soon when we move to a new property. When you grow the Bok Choi do you mind if I ask if you get paid per head or by weight? I am guessing per head. I have been looking on Crop King's website and keen to see if they will ship to Australia. It looks like you guys love what you do and it shows in your produce. Thanks Jerry

[@HomegrownPassion]

Hey Jerry! We sell by the head. CropKing’s products are so nice and have held up well. Good luck with your greenhouses! It’s a fun job.

[@MrJFoster1984]

@@HomegrownPassion Thanks for your reply

[@dancarl23]

How long until harvest for the baby bok choy? I'm thinking about starting some in one half of my desktop CropKing.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Mine took about 8 weeks. It was really good and easy to grow even though I let it dry out the one time on accident. I planted another round because I liked it so much. Hope you are doing well!!!

[@syshorizonenterprises7893]

How do you build this room?

[@greendean]

A-friggin-dorbs

[@jeffschmidt8491]

Hi what other lettuce crops can grow low lighting thanks ⛄️

[@HomegrownPassion]

We have good luck with most Asian greens. Tat soi, carlton, tokyo bekana, and rosie are all awesome winter crops.

[@hydrodan503]

Hi loved your videos , I looked at Johnny seed for the variety of Bok Choy your mentioned and they don't have it listed is there a dif place you get that type of seed ? Thank you for your time in advance

[@HomegrownPassion]

I just check on Johnny's seed website and got the link. I did notice that they are allowing commercial growers to order at this time. Seems like there is a big demand for seeds. www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/greens/pac-choi-bok-choy/win-win-choi-f1-green-seed-2698.html#q=win%2Bwin&lang=en_US&start=1

[@hydrodan503]

Thank you we are New commercial Growers Duren's Rush Creek Produce LLC in Adin Ca , I use them a lot but didn't see the variety you mentioned on line or their book they send me .

[@hydrodan503]

Thank you for the link we are currently growing the Joy Choi and the Rosie variety of Pac Choi too .

[@HomegrownPassion]

Modoc Mountain Zippers Adin Ca Of course! We love the Rosie and might need to try Joy Choi. Does it do pretty well?

[@hydrodan503]

It grows fantastic , I may do a video on my KZbin page today and share the link on this comment section so you can see , we are at 5000 ft elevation in the Modoc National Forest of Northern California . I'd love to see what you think . Stay tuned for another comment later today .

[@holycow3355]

Do bok choy grow quicker in hydroponic, 5 - 7 weeks to harvest seems similar to soil planted ?

[@HomegrownPassion]

yes very fast easy to grow and no dirt for the customers

[@christiannerioortega5941]

Hi, where did you get the gully/square pipes?

[@HomegrownPassion]

They are from CropKing. Here is the link. www.cropking.com/catalog/nft-systems-supplies

[@codeiabe9296]

Hey maybe this is silly to ask but how the lettuces grow so well without direct sun?

[@HomegrownPassion]

The greenhouse covering lets in the correct light spectrum from the sun so the lettuce can still grow without direct sun light. It also is good for us when we are working. We never get a sun burn, but still wear sunscreen.

[@random-kc8gx]

How much does it usually take from seed to harvest for bok choy?

[@HomegrownPassion]

In the summer it takes only 5 weeks and in the winter it takes 8 weeks. It grows very fast.

[@michaelpye5972]

Hi Devon, nothing to do with Bok Choi but about tomatoes. Mine set goo fruit at the bottom of the plant but seem to have problems setting fruit at the top. Any ideas? They are grown outdoors hydroponically.

[@HomegrownPassion]

What kind of tomatoes are you growing? For the Rebelski and orange tomatoes, we only let a couple off each flower cluster become big tomatoes and prune the little ones off the top. It helps make really big tomatoes.

[@michaelpye5972]

@@HomegrownPassion Gross Lisse, Beefstake, Rutgers and Mortgage Lifters (one of each (:

[@HomegrownPassion]

Michael Pye I asked Katy and she said to just let 3 or so grow off each cluster and clip the top little ones off. She said she had a couple clusters last year with just one growing and they got huge.

[@michaelpye5972]

@@HomegrownPassion Thank you very much Katy and Devon

[@chrissignal8857]

A question about algae. Here in Florida algae loves nutrients in the water. We have a real problem with harmful algae like cyanobacteria. I worry that algae could be releasing toxins into hydronic food. How do you control algae?

[@HomegrownPassion]

We have can have problems with algae too. Our main way to combat it is keeping as many growing surfaces covered as possible. We keep a cover over the tanks, over the growing medium in the buckets, and over the unused nursery channels. As algae can't get light, it can't grow.

[@chrissignal8857]

@@HomegrownPassion thanks I appreciate your reply. We eat a lot of hydroponic greens and once in a while they get a taste I can only describe as the way a dirty pond smells. Your videos really inspire me to try growing my own nft salad greens. Your trays looked really clean inside. I watched another guy's video and his were loaded with algae inside.

[@Adj19888]

Can you please tell me what grade plastic is the hydro channels

[@HomegrownPassion]

It's food grade plastic. Here is a link to the description of the exact ones we have. www.cropking.com/catalog/channel

[@Adj19888]

@@HomegrownPassion thank you so much wish more ppl like u in the world

[@seesadevsharma6316]

Tds level and ec please for green bok choy

[@HomegrownPassion]

5.8 ph and 1.2 EC

[@nakofi]

Hello am new hear and now learning hydroponic ,please can I learn from you

[@HomegrownPassion]

Yes, sure

[@hikiula]

How many bok choy seeds per cube? Thank you.

[@HomegrownPassion]

We like to do 2-4 depending on the variety and season. More for the mini bok choy and during the winter. Less for the larger variety and in the summer.

[@hikiula]

@@HomegrownPassion Thank you for sharing the scoop on your bok choy method. You mentioned mom uses 10 seeds when planting Chinese greens; what greens are those? Thank you for the tour to Crop King, that was another good one!

[@maheramer7523]

Love from Pakistan. R u teach me in hydroponic farming????

[@HomegrownPassion]

Yes this is hydroponic farming. We do many different crops in the greenhouse.

[@bigsteve9279]

What do y’all use to make your channels?

[@HomegrownPassion]

those were purchased from CropKing and are part of the NFT system

[@bigsteve9279]

Thank you!

[@joellandry8407]

what's the csa?

[@HomegrownPassion]

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), also known as crop sharing, describes a farming model in which a group of individuals shares responsibility for and the benefits of food production with the farmer(s)

[@azizulislam9379]

Hi i am interest hydroponics

[@HomegrownPassion]

That is great. If you have any questions, we will try to answer them.

[@AM-jw1lo]

You all need certification of safety.. that using a toxic material (pvc) does "NOT" do any harm in the long run. I can't believe a whole building of vinyl trays and you are calling this healthy. IT IS NOT, unless you can prove it, and i don't believe you can.

[@HomegrownPassion]

So, look it up. You don't know what you are talking about. All the channels and pipes are food grade. Been in a new house lately? All Pumping is now Pex - PVC. I don't need to prove anything to you on this subject I just need to inform you that you have no clue what you are talking about!!