Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Purple, Black
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Broccoli
Black Currant
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Black Currant
In German
Brokkoli
Black Currant
In French
Brocoli
groseille noire
In Spanish
Brócoli
negro Grosella
In Greek
μπρόκολο
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
brócolis
groselha-preta
In Polish
brokuły
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Brocoli
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Black Currant
Season and care of Broccoli and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Black Currant Physical Information
Broccoli and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Black Currant are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Black Currant
Care of Broccoli and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Black Currant 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.