Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Broccoli
Celery
In German
Brokkoli
Sellerie
In Portuguese
brócolis
Aipo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broccoli and Celery
Season and care of Broccoli and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Celery Physical Information
Broccoli and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Celery are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Broccoli and Celery
Care of Broccoli and Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.