Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe
Types
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, 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
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In German
Mizuna
choy sum
In French
Mizuna
choy sum
In Spanish
Mizuna
choy sum
In Portuguese
Mizuna
choy sum
In Polish
Mizuna
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Capparales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mizuna and Choy Sum
Season and care of Mizuna and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Mizuna and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mizuna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mizuna is Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Mizuna and Choy Sum Physical Information
Mizuna and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Mizuna and Choy Sum are as follows:
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Mizuna and Choy Sum
Care of Mizuna and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.