Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Central America, South America
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
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
Pruning
-
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Bean rust, Bean weevils, Corn earworm, Cucumber beetles, Curly top, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Earwigs, Fusarium root rot, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Loopers, Lycaenid pod borers, Lygus bugs, Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Saltmarsh caterpillar, Seedcorn maggot, Slugs, Snails, Spider mites, Stink bugs, Thripes, White mold, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
-
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
-
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Broccoli
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In German
Brokkoli
Limabohne
In French
Brocoli
Haricot de Lima
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
brócolis
feijão-Lima
In Polish
brokuły
Lima Bean
In Latin
Brocoli
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broccoli and Lima Bean
Season and care of Broccoli and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Lima Bean Physical Information
Broccoli and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Lima Bean are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Lima Bean
Care of Broccoli and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.