Origin
Hybrid origin, North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Summer Squash
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
summer squash
choy sum
In German
Sommerkürbis
choy sum
In French
courges d'été
choy sum
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
choy sum
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
choy sum
In Portuguese
abobrinha
choy sum
In Polish
latem squash
choy sum
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Capparales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Summer Squash and Choy Sum
Season and care of Summer Squash and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Summer Squash and Choy Sum Physical Information
Summer Squash and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and Choy Sum are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Summer Squash and Choy Sum
Care of Summer Squash and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Summer Squash 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.