Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
French parsley
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Small, flat and dissected
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Avoid during Pregnancy
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
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)
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
Common Name
Broccoli
Chervil, French Chervil
In German
Brokkoli
Kerbel
In French
Brocoli
Cerfeuil
In Spanish
Brócoli
Perifollo
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Σκαντζίκι
In Portuguese
brócolis
Cerefólio
In Polish
brokuły
Trybula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Brassica
Anthriscus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Chervil
Season and care of Broccoli and Chervil is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Chervil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chervil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Chervil is Neutral.
Broccoli and Chervil Physical Information
Broccoli and Chervil physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Chervil are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Chervil flower color: White
- Chervil leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Chervil
Care of Broccoli and Chervil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Chervil 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 Chervil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.