Origin
Europe
Western Asia
Types
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Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
TRITICUM aestivum
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
In German
choy sum
Brotweizen
In French
choy sum
pain de blé
In Spanish
choy sum
El pan de trigo
In Greek
choy sum
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
In Portuguese
choy sum
pão de trigo
In Polish
choy sum
chleb pszenny
In Latin
choy sum
Triticum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Bread Wheat
Season and care of Choy Sum and Bread Wheat is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Bread Wheat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Bread Wheat season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bread Wheat is Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bread Wheat is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Bread Wheat Physical Information
Choy Sum and Bread Wheat physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Bread Wheat are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
- Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Choy Sum and Bread Wheat
Care of Choy Sum and Bread Wheat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bread Wheat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bread Wheat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.