Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Not Available
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Broccoli
Artichoke
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Artichoke
In German
Brokkoli
Artischocke
In French
Brocoli
Artichaut
In Spanish
Brócoli
Alcachofa
In Greek
μπρόκολο
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
brócolis
Alcachofra
In Polish
brokuły
Karczoch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Capparales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broccoli and Artichoke
Season and care of Broccoli and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Broccoli and Artichoke Physical Information
Broccoli and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Artichoke are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Broccoli and Artichoke
Care of Broccoli and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.