Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
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Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
11-15
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Red
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
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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, Sand
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 short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Grape tomato
In Hindi
choy sum
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
choy sum
Traube Tomate
In French
choy sum
tomate uva
In Spanish
choy sum
tomate uva
In Greek
choy sum
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
choy sum
tomate uva
In Polish
choy sum
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
choy sum
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Solanales
Family
Brassicaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Choy Sum and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Grape Tomato season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Choy Sum and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Grape Tomato
Care of Choy Sum and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.