Life Span
Annual
  
Biennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Flowering Plants, Herbs
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
  
Europe, Asia
  
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
  
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
  
8 - 5
  
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
  
21,22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
  
DIPSACUS fullonum
  
Common Name
Broccoli
  
Fuller's Teasel
  
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
  
Fuller's Teasel
  
In German
Brokkoli
  
Fullers Karde
  
In French
Brocoli
  
Cardère à foulon
  
In Spanish
Brócoli
  
Cardo de Fuller
  
In Greek
μπρόκολο
  
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
  
In Portuguese
brócolis
  
Carda de Fuller
  
In Polish
brokuły
  
Fullera Oset
  
In Latin
Brocoli
  
Teasel Fullonis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Capparales
  
Dipsacales
  
Family
Brassicaceae
  
Dipsacaceae
  
Genus
Brassica
  
Dipsacus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Dipsacoideae
  
Season and Care of Broccoli and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Broccoli and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Broccoli and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Broccoli and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.