Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
Not Available
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
not available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Red, White
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Foundation
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Broccoli
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Brokkoli
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Brocoli
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Brócoli
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
brócolis
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
brokuły
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Brocoli
Morbus nasturtium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Capparales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Brassica
Tropaeolum
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broccoli and Mashua
Season and care of Broccoli and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mashua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Mashua Physical Information
Broccoli and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Mashua are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Broccoli and Mashua
Care of Broccoli and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.