Origin
Mediterranean
Europe
Types
Sugar Bon pea, Super Sugar Snap bean
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Habitat
Fields, Loamy soils
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Salt and Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs watering once a week
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
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 in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in winter
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Leaf curl, Peach Leaf Curl, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
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Beauty Benefits
Remove blemishes, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Very little waste
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
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Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
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, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PISUM sativum
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Garden Pea
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
चीनी मटर
choy sum
In Spanish
guisante
choy sum
In Greek
μπιζέλι
choy sum
In Portuguese
ervilha
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Sugar Snap Pea and Choy Sum
Season and care of Sugar Snap Pea and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Snap Pea and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Snap Pea season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sugar Snap Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Snap Pea is Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Snap Pea and Choy Sum Physical Information
Sugar Snap Pea and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Snap Pea height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Sugar Snap Pea and Choy Sum are as follows:
Sugar Snap Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Sugar Snap Pea leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Gray Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Sugar Snap Pea and Choy Sum
Care of Sugar Snap Pea and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Snap Pea pruning is done Prune in flowering season and Remove damaged leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sugar Snap Pea needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.