Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Beans
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Broccoli
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In German
Brokkoli
Cotyledon
In French
Brocoli
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Brócoli
Cotyledon
In Greek
μπρόκολο
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
brócolis
Cotyledon
In Polish
brokuły
Liścień
In Latin
Brocoli
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Brassica
Cotyledon L.
Season and Care of Broccoli and Cotyledon
Season and care of Broccoli and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Broccoli and Cotyledon Physical Information
Broccoli and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Cotyledon are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Broccoli and Cotyledon
Care of Broccoli and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.