Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-10
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, 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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Broccoli
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
choy sum
In German
Brokkoli
choy sum
In French
Brocoli
choy sum
In Spanish
Brócoli
choy sum
In Greek
μπρόκολο
choy sum
In Portuguese
brócolis
choy sum
In Polish
brokuły
choy sum
In Latin
Brocoli
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Capparales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Choy Sum
Season and care of Broccoli and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Choy Sum Physical Information
Broccoli and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Choy Sum are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Broccoli and Choy Sum
Care of Broccoli and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.