Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe
Types
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Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
करेला
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Bittermelone
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Momordica charantia
céleri chou
In Spanish
Momordica charantia
apio col
In Portuguese
Momordica
aipo couve
In Polish
Przepękla ogórkowata
seler Kapusta
In Latin
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Brassica apium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Bitter Gourd and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Bitter Gourd and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Bitter Gourd and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bitter Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Celery Cabbage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bitter Gourd is Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Bitter Gourd and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Bitter Gourd and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bitter Gourd and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bitter Gourd and Celery Cabbage
Care of Bitter Gourd and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.