Choy Sum

Radicchio

About Choy Sum and Radicchio

Choy Sum

Radicchio

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Origin

Europe

Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia

Types

red radicchio, bicolored radicchio, (green radicchio

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Mediterranean region

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-108-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

9-1

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm61.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Sky Blue

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained

Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial 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

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust

Aphids, Bacteria, Damping-off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew, fungus, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Aphids, Beetles

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Food Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium

Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Vitamin K, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Leaves

Other Uses

Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation

Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

CICHORIUM intybus

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Radicchio, Wild Chicory

In Hindi

choy sum

Radicchio

In German

choy sum

Radicchio

In French

choy sum

Radicchio

In Spanish

choy sum

achicoria

In Greek

choy sum

ραντίτσιο

In Portuguese

choy sum

radicchio

In Polish

choy sum

radicchio

In Latin

choy sum

Radicchio

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Asterales

Family

Brassicaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Brassica

Cichorium

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

181

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Radicchio

Wondering what are the properties of Choy Sum and Radicchio? We provide you with everything About Choy Sum and Radicchio. Choy Sum doesn't have thorns and Radicchio doesn't have thorns. Also Choy Sum does not have fragrant flowers. Choy Sum has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness and Nausea and Radicchio has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness and Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Choy Sum and Radicchio and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Radicchio

Season and care of Choy Sum and Radicchio is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Radicchio Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Radicchio season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Radicchio is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Radicchio is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Choy Sum and Radicchio Physical Information

Choy Sum and Radicchio physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Radicchio height is 61.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Radicchio are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Radicchio flower color: Sky Blue
Radicchio leaf color: Green

Care of Choy Sum and Radicchio

Care of Choy Sum and Radicchio include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Radicchio 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 Radicchio needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.