Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-8
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Broccoli
False Indigo
In German
Brokkoli
falsches Indigo
In French
Brocoli
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Brócoli
Falso Indigo
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
brócolis
false Indigo
In Polish
brokuły
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Brocoli
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broccoli and False Indigo
Season and care of Broccoli and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and False Indigo Physical Information
Broccoli and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and False Indigo are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Broccoli and False Indigo
Care of Broccoli and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.