Bok choy
In season here from June through October.
In season in SW Michigan
In season
Months from the MSU Extension seasonal availability guide. Weather shifts dates a little each year.
Key nutrients
Per 1 cup shredded, raw · 70 g
| Nutrient | Amount | %DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 9 | ||
| Carbohydrate | 1.5 g | 1% | |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 156 mcg | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 31 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 176 mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 32 mcg | 27% | |
| Folate | 46 mcg | 12% |
FDC ID 170390 · Cabbage, chinese (SR Legacy)
%DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4+. Values are USDA lab averages scaled to the serving; your harvest may differ.
Wellness
A cup of shredded raw bok choy has about 9 calories, 31 mg of vitamin C (35% DV) and 32 mcg of vitamin K (27% DV). (USDA) The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements says the body needs vitamin C to make collagen, which helps wounds heal, and that vitamin C improves absorption of iron from plant foods and helps the immune system work properly. (NIH ODS) NIH ODS also says vitamin K is important for blood clotting and healthy bones. (NIH ODS)
Pick, store and use
- Pick
For the best flavor, MSU suggests heads about the size of a small bunch of celery. (MSU Extension)
Where to get it nearby
No farm in our directory lists bok choy by name yet. Many farm markets carry more than their listing says, so it's worth asking.
Sources: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 170390 · FDA Daily Values · NIH ODS: Vitamin C · NIH ODS: Vitamin K · MSU Extension: How to Grow Cole Crops · MSU Extension seasonal availability guide · Farm list: Farm to Table Growers research (2026).