Origin
Europe
Central America, South America
Types
-
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Cultivated Beds
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple
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
-
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, Alkaline
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
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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, Water evenly
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
String bean, Field bean, French bean
In Hindi
choy sum
String Bean
In French
choy sum
Haricot vert
In Spanish
choy sum
String Bean
In Greek
choy sum
Αμπελοφάσουλο
In Portuguese
choy sum
Feijão de corda
In Polish
choy sum
Fasolka szparagowa
In Latin
choy sum
Gloria Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and String Bean
Season and care of Choy Sum and String Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and String Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and String Bean season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for String Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and String Bean Physical Information
Choy Sum and String Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and String Bean are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
String Bean flower color: Lavender
- String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Choy Sum and String Bean
Care of Choy Sum and String Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and String Bean 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 String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.