Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
20-20-20 amount, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Bugs
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
-
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
Common Name
Broccoli
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
नापा पत्तागोभी
In German
Brokkoli
Chinakohl
In French
Brocoli
Napa chou
In Spanish
Brócoli
Lechuga de Napa
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Νάπα Λάχανο
In Portuguese
brócolis
Repolho Napa
In Polish
brokuły
Kapusta Napa
In Latin
Brocoli
Napa Brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Capparales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Season and Care of Broccoli and Napa Cabbage
Season and care of Broccoli and Napa Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Napa Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Napa Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Napa Cabbage is Neutral.
Broccoli and Napa Cabbage Physical Information
Broccoli and Napa Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Napa Cabbage are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Broccoli and Napa Cabbage
Care of Broccoli and Napa Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Napa Cabbage pruning is done . In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.