Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-8
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Bugs, Rabbits
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Nausea
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
choy sum
Savoy Cabbage
In German
choy sum
Wirsing
In French
choy sum
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
choy sum
col de col rizada
In Greek
choy sum
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
choy sum
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
choy sum
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
choy sum
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Capparales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Choy Sum and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Choy Sum and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Choy Sum and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Choy Sum and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.