Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Western Europe
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
1-6
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
Not Available
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
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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 in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Frost, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Kohlrabi
In German
Gemüsespargel
Kohlrabi
In French
Asperge
Chou-rave
In Spanish
Asparagus
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Kohlrabi
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Kohlrabi
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Kalarepa
In Latin
Asparagus
Kohlrabi
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
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Kohlrabi
Season and care of Asparagus and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kohlrabi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.
Asparagus and Kohlrabi Physical Information
Asparagus and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Kohlrabi are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
- Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Asparagus and Kohlrabi
Care of Asparagus and Kohlrabi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
