Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
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Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
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Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Broccoli
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
henbit deadnettle
In German
Brokkoli
henbit deadnettle
In French
Brocoli
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
Brócoli
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
μπρόκολο
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
brócolis
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
brokuły
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
Brocoli
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Broccoli and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Henbit Deadnettle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Broccoli and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
- Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Care of Broccoli and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Broccoli and Henbit Deadnettle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.