Choy Sum

Zucchini

About Choy Sum and Zucchini

Choy Sum

Zucchini

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Vegetable

Origin

Europe

America

Types

Cucurbita pepo

Number of Varieties

520

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

agricultural areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-10-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

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

Bushy, Evergreen

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm30.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Purple, Black

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

Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Moist, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

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

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively

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

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit

Fertilizers

8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost

Pests and Diseases

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

Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Leafminer, Mice, Rodents

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Sore Throat, Stomach pain

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ornamental use

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

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

Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Cucurbita pepo

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Zucchini, courgette

In Hindi

choy sum

तोरी

In German

choy sum

Zucchini

In French

choy sum

Courgette

In Spanish

choy sum

calabacín

In Greek

choy sum

κολοκύθι

In Portuguese

choy sum

abobrinha

In Polish

choy sum

Kabaczek

In Latin

choy sum

zucchini

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Violales

Family

Brassicaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Brassica

Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Number of Species

18-

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Properties of Choy Sum and Zucchini

Wondering what are the properties of Choy Sum and Zucchini? We provide you with everything About Choy Sum and Zucchini. Choy Sum doesn't have thorns and Zucchini doesn't have thorns. Also Choy Sum does not have fragrant flowers. Choy Sum has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness and Nausea and Zucchini 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 Zucchini and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Zucchini

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

Choy Sum and Zucchini Physical Information

Choy Sum and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Zucchini are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green

Care of Choy Sum and Zucchini

Care of Choy Sum and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.