Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
  
Europe
  
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
  
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
4-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
  
9-3
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
No pruning needed
  
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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
  
Caterpillar, Mites
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
  
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
  
Not Available
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
  
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
  
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Capparales
  
Capparales
  
Family
Brassicaceae
  
Brassicaceae
  
Genus
Brassica
  
Brassica
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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 No pruning needed 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.