Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
China
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Freestone, Clingstone
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Avoid during Pregnancy
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
Common Name
Broccoli
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
डोनट पीच
In German
Brokkoli
Donut Pfirsich
In French
Brocoli
Donut Peach
In Spanish
Brócoli
Donut Peach
In Greek
μπρόκολο
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
In Portuguese
brócolis
Donut Peach
In Polish
brokuły
Donut Peach
In Latin
Brocoli
Donut Peach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broccoli and Donut Peach
Season and care of Broccoli and Donut Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Donut Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Donut Peach Physical Information
Broccoli and Donut Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Donut Peach are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
- Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Donut Peach
Care of Broccoli and Donut Peach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Donut Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.