Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis
Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
Brassica rapa var. rapifera
Brassica rapa subsp. nipposinica
Brassica rapa subsp. perviridis
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
Not Available
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Obovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Flea beetles, white worms
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Resolvent
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Broccoli Raab, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Field Mustard, Pak Choi, Tatsoi, Turnip
Garden Onion, White Onion
In German
Bok Choy
Zwiebel
In French
Bok Choy
Oignon
In Spanish
Bok Choy
Cebolla
In Greek
Bok Choy
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Bok Choy
Cebola
In Polish
Bok Choy
Cebula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bok Choy and White Onion
Season and care of Bok Choy and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Bok Choy and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bok Choy season is Spring, Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bok Choy is Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bok Choy is Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
Bok Choy and White Onion Physical Information
Bok Choy and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Bok Choy height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Bok Choy and White Onion are as follows:
Bok Choy flower color: Yellow
Bok Choy leaf color: Green, Light Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Bok Choy and White Onion
Care of Bok Choy and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bok Choy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Bok Choy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.