Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
India
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
-
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Garcinia indica
Common Name
Broccoli
Kokum
In Portuguese
brócolis
Kokum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broccoli and Kokum
Season and care of Broccoli and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Kokum Physical Information
Broccoli and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Kokum are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Broccoli and Kokum
Care of Broccoli and Kokum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Kokum 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 Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.