Choy Sum and Squash Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Watering Choy Sum and Squash
Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Choy Sum and Squash Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Choy Sum and Squash care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Choy Sum and Squash is as follows:
Watering Choy Sum in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Choy Sum in Winter: Average Water
Watering Squash in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Squash in Winter: Average Water
Choy Sum and Squash Diseases
Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Choy Sum and Squash diseases is very important factor of Choy Sum and Squash Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Choy Sum: Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot and Rust
- Squash: Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch and Striped cucumber beetles
Choy Sum and Squash Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Choy Sum and Squash care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Choy Sum and Squash pruning is done as follows:
Choy Sum pruning: Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Squash pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Choy Sum and Squash fertilizers are as follows:
- Choy Sum fertilizers: 8-8-8 and since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
- Squash fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Apply N-P-K