Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Africa
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Fonzy melon
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical 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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Water Deeply, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Sore eyes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
CUCUMIS melo 'Amy'
Common Name
Broccoli
Canary Melon
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
कैनरी तरबूज
In German
Brokkoli
Canary Melon
In French
Brocoli
Melon Canaries
In Spanish
Brócoli
Melón Canarias
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Κανάριοι Πεπόνι
In Portuguese
brócolis
Canary Melon
In Polish
brokuły
Canary Melon
In Latin
Brocoli
Canary cucumis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Cucurbitales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Season and Care of Broccoli and Canary Melon
Season and care of Broccoli and Canary Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Canary Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canary Melon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Canary Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Canary Melon is Neutral.
Broccoli and Canary Melon Physical Information
Broccoli and Canary Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Canary Melon height is 20.30 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Canary Melon are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Canary Melon flower color: Yellow
- Canary Melon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Broccoli and Canary Melon
Care of Broccoli and Canary Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Canary Melon 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 Canary Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.