Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
-
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Broccoli
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Applemint Tree
In German
Brokkoli
Applemint Baum
In French
Brocoli
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Brócoli
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
brócolis
Árvore applemint
In Polish
brokuły
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Brocoli
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Applemint
Season and care of Broccoli and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Applemint Physical Information
Broccoli and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Applemint are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Broccoli and Applemint
Care of Broccoli and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.