Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
China
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
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
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Water daily during growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, 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
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Broccoli
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In German
Brokkoli
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Brocoli
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Brócoli
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
brócolis
Quiuí
In Polish
brokuły
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Brocoli
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Ericales
Family
Brassicaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broccoli and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Broccoli and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Broccoli and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Broccoli and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Broccoli and Kiwifruit
Care of Broccoli and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
