Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Vegetable
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
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Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Broccoli
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
ब्रोकली
In German
Pfeffer
Brokkoli
In French
Piper nigrum
Brocoli
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Brócoli
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
brócolis
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
brokuły
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Capparales
Family
Piperaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Black pepper and Broccoli
Season and care of Black pepper and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Black pepper and Broccoli Physical Information
Black pepper and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Broccoli are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Black pepper and Broccoli
Care of Black pepper and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Black pepper 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.