Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Central America
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Ornamental
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
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, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray 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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Medium
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
-
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Borders
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
Cough, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
Common Name
Broccoli
Globe Amaranth
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
GOMPHRENA globosa
In German
Brokkoli
GOMPHRENA globosa
In French
Brocoli
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Spanish
Brócoli
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Greek
μπρόκολο
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Portuguese
brócolis
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Polish
brokuły
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Latin
Brocoli
GOMPHRENA globosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Globe Amaranth
Season and care of Broccoli and Globe Amaranth is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Globe Amaranth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Globe Amaranth season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Globe Amaranth is Neutral.
Broccoli and Globe Amaranth Physical Information
Broccoli and Globe Amaranth physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Globe Amaranth are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
- Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Broccoli and Globe Amaranth
Care of Broccoli and Globe Amaranth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.