Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Malus domestica
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
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
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green
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, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Mouth itching, Throat itching
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
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
MALUS domestica 'Granny Smith'
Common Name
Broccoli
Apple, Granny Smith Apple, Green Cooking Apple, Green Eating Apple
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Granny Smith
In German
Brokkoli
Granny Smith
In French
Brocoli
Granny Smith
In Spanish
Brócoli
Granny Smith
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Granny Smith
In Portuguese
brócolis
Maçã-verde
In Polish
brokuły
Jabłoń domowa 'Granny Smith'
In Latin
Brocoli
Granny Smith
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broccoli and Granny Smith Apple
Season and care of Broccoli and Granny Smith Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Granny Smith Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Granny Smith Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Granny Smith Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Granny Smith Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Granny Smith Apple Physical Information
Broccoli and Granny Smith Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Granny Smith Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Granny Smith Apple are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Granny Smith Apple flower color: White
- Granny Smith Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Granny Smith Apple
Care of Broccoli and Granny Smith Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Granny Smith Apple 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 Granny Smith Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.