Origin
Europe
South America
Types
Not Available
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-9
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, 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
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Peanut
In Hindi
choy sum
मूंगफली
In German
choy sum
Erdnuss
In French
choy sum
Cacahuète
In Greek
choy sum
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
choy sum
Amendoim
In Polish
choy sum
Arachid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Peanut
Season and care of Choy Sum and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Choy Sum and Peanut Physical Information
Choy Sum and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Peanut are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Choy Sum and Peanut
Care of Choy Sum and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.