Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
-
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
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
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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 Sun
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
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Broccoli
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Brokkoli
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Brocoli
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Brócoli
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
brócolis
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
brokuły
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Brocoli
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Euphorbiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broccoli and Kukui
Season and care of Broccoli and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Kukui Physical Information
Broccoli and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Kukui are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Broccoli and Kukui
Care of Broccoli and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.