Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Central America, Mexico
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-8
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
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Broccoli
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Mousemelon
In German
Brokkoli
Maus Melone
In French
Brocoli
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Brócoli
Mousemelon
In Greek
μπρόκολο
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
brócolis
melão rato
In Polish
brokuły
mysz melona
In Latin
Brocoli
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Cucurbitales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Broccoli and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Broccoli and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mouse Melon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Broccoli and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Broccoli and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Broccoli and Mouse Melon
Care of Broccoli and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.