Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
India, Iran
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Broccoli
Asafoetida
In German
Brokkoli
asafoetida
In French
Brocoli
Asafoetida
In Spanish
Brócoli
Asa fétida
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
brócolis
Asafoetida
In Polish
brokuły
Asafoetida
In Latin
Brocoli
Asafoetida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Asafoetida
Season and care of Broccoli and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Asafoetida Physical Information
Broccoli and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Asafoetida are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Broccoli and Asafoetida
Care of Broccoli and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Asafoetida pruning is done 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 Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.