Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Australia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
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, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Bark, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
ACACIA melanoxylon
Common Name
Broccoli
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
काली लकड़ी
In German
Brokkoli
Schwarzes Holz
In French
Brocoli
Bois noir
In Spanish
Brócoli
Blackwood
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Μαυρο ξυλο
In Portuguese
brócolis
Madeira preta
In Polish
brokuły
Czarne drewno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broccoli and Blackwood
Season and care of Broccoli and Blackwood is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Blackwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Blackwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Blackwood Physical Information
Broccoli and Blackwood physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Broccoli and Blackwood are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Broccoli and Blackwood
Care of Broccoli and Blackwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Blackwood 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 Blackwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.