Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
-
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
-
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Shade areas
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
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Broccoli
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Brokkoli
Kraut Robert
In French
Brocoli
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Brócoli
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
μπρόκολο
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
brócolis
erva robert
In Polish
brokuły
herb robert
In Latin
Brocoli
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Geraniales
Family
Brassicaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broccoli and Herb Robert
Season and care of Broccoli and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Herb Robert Physical Information
Broccoli and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Herb Robert are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Broccoli and Herb Robert
Care of Broccoli and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.