Origin
Europe
North America, Central America, South America
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark 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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
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
Clay, 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Kernel
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
choy sum
स्वीट कॉर्न
In French
choy sum
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
choy sum
Maíz dulce
In Greek
choy sum
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
choy sum
milho doce
In Polish
choy sum
Kukurydza
In Latin
choy sum
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Cyperales
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Choy Sum and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Sweet Corn season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Choy Sum and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Care of Choy Sum and Sweet Corn
Care of Choy Sum and Sweet Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.