Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Not Available
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
Broccoli
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In German
Brokkoli
Zwetschgen
In French
Brocoli
prune de Damas
In Spanish
Brócoli
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
μπρόκολο
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
brócolis
damson ameixa
In Polish
brokuły
mirabelki
In Latin
Brocoli
damson plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Broccoli and Damson
Season and care of Broccoli and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Damson season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Damson Physical Information
Broccoli and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Damson are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Damson flower color: Not Available
- Damson leaf color: Not Available
Care of Broccoli and Damson
Care of Broccoli and Damson include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Damson 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 Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.