Origin
Europe
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
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Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-11
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
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Peach, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Ants, Bees
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Dermatitis
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Butternut Squash
In Hindi
choy sum
Butternut Squash Plant
In German
choy sum
Butternut Squash-Anlage
In French
choy sum
Courge musquée Plante
In Spanish
choy sum
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
In Greek
choy sum
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
In Portuguese
choy sum
Butternut Squash planta
In Polish
choy sum
Piżmowa roślin
In Latin
choy sum
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Violales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Butternut Squash
Season and care of Choy Sum and Butternut Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Butternut Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Butternut Squash season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butternut Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Butternut Squash is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Butternut Squash Physical Information
Choy Sum and Butternut Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Butternut Squash are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Butternut Squash
Care of Choy Sum and Butternut Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Butternut Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.