Type
Vegetable
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
gardens, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
No pruning needed
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Aphids, Mosquito
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Groundcover
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
BASSIA scoparia
Common Name
Broccoli
Burningbush, Kochia
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Bassia scoparia
In German
Brokkoli
Besen-Radmelde
In French
Brocoli
Bassia scoparia
In Spanish
Brócoli
Kochia scoparia
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Bassia scoparia
In Portuguese
brócolis
Bassia scoparia
In Polish
brokuły
Mietelnik żakula
In Latin
Brocoli
Bassia scoparia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Camphorosmoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broccoli and Kochia
Season and care of Broccoli and Kochia is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Kochia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kochia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Kochia Physical Information
Broccoli and Kochia physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Kochia are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Kochia flower color: Not Available
- Kochia leaf color: Light Green
Care of Broccoli and Kochia
Care of Broccoli and Kochia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.