Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Types
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Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
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
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Bugs
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
choy sum
नापा पत्तागोभी
In German
choy sum
Chinakohl
In French
choy sum
Napa chou
In Spanish
choy sum
Lechuga de Napa
In Greek
choy sum
Νάπα Λάχανο
In Portuguese
choy sum
Repolho Napa
In Polish
choy sum
Kapusta Napa
In Latin
choy sum
Napa Brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Capparales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Napa Cabbage
Season and care of Choy Sum and Napa Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Napa Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Napa Cabbage season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Napa Cabbage is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Napa Cabbage Physical Information
Choy Sum and Napa Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Napa Cabbage are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Choy Sum and Napa Cabbage
Care of Choy Sum and Napa Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Napa Cabbage pruning is done . In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.