Origin
Europe
Hybrid origin, North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
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
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
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
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 water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
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
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Summer Squash
In Hindi
choy sum
summer squash
In German
choy sum
Sommerkürbis
In French
choy sum
courges d'été
In Spanish
choy sum
calabaza de verano
In Greek
choy sum
καλοκαίρι σκουός
In Portuguese
choy sum
abobrinha
In Polish
choy sum
latem squash
In Latin
choy sum
aestas cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Violales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Summer Squash
Season and care of Choy Sum and Summer Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Summer Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Summer Squash season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Summer Squash is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Summer Squash Physical Information
Choy Sum and Summer Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Summer Squash are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Summer Squash
Care of Choy Sum and Summer Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.