Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Types
Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-10
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, Compost
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
नापा पत्तागोभी
choy sum
In German
Chinakohl
choy sum
In French
Napa chou
choy sum
In Spanish
Lechuga de Napa
choy sum
In Greek
Νάπα Λάχανο
choy sum
In Portuguese
Repolho Napa
choy sum
In Polish
Kapusta Napa
choy sum
In Latin
Napa Brassica
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Capparales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Napa Cabbage and Choy Sum
Season and care of Napa Cabbage and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Napa Cabbage and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Napa Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Napa Cabbage is Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Napa Cabbage and Choy Sum Physical Information
Napa Cabbage and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Napa Cabbage and Choy Sum are as follows:
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Napa Cabbage and Choy Sum
Care of Napa Cabbage and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Napa Cabbage pruning is done No pruning needed and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.