Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Broccoli
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In German
Brokkoli
bilimbi
In French
Brocoli
bilimbi
In Spanish
Brócoli
bilimbi
In Greek
μπρόκολο
bilimbi
In Portuguese
brócolis
bilimbi
In Polish
brokuły
bilimbi
In Latin
Brocoli
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Oxalidales
Family
Brassicaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broccoli and Bilimbi
Season and care of Broccoli and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Bilimbi Physical Information
Broccoli and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Bilimbi are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Bilimbi
Care of Broccoli and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, 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 Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.