Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Broccoli
In German
Gemüsespargel
Brokkoli
In French
Asperge
Brocoli
In Spanish
Asparagus
Brócoli
In Greek
σπαράγγι
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Asparagus
brócolis
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
brokuły
In Latin
Asparagus
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Capparales
Family
Liliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Broccoli
Season and care of Asparagus and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Asparagus and Broccoli Physical Information
Asparagus and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Broccoli are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Asparagus and Broccoli
Care of Asparagus and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
