Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
Europe
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Dermatitis
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Winter Squash
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
कोंहड़ा
choy sum
In German
Winter squash
choy sum
In French
courges d'hiver
choy sum
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
choy sum
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
choy sum
In Portuguese
abóbora
choy sum
In Latin
cucurbita
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Capparales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Winter Squash and Choy Sum
Season and care of Winter Squash and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Winter Squash and Choy Sum Physical Information
Winter Squash and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and Choy Sum are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Winter Squash and Choy Sum
Care of Winter Squash and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Winter 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.