Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Brown, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Keep ground moist, Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Not Found
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Rodents
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
Whole plant
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
Common Name
Broccoli
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Northern Sea Oats
In German
Brokkoli
Northern Seehafer
In French
Brocoli
Northern Sea Oats
In Spanish
Brócoli
Avena del mar del Norte
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
In Portuguese
brócolis
Northern Sea Oats
In Polish
brokuły
Północna część Morza Owies
In Latin
Brocoli
Avene mari septentrionali
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Cyperales
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Chasmanthieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broccoli and Northern Sea Oats
Season and care of Broccoli and Northern Sea Oats is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Northern Sea Oats Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Northern Sea Oats season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Northern Sea Oats Physical Information
Broccoli and Northern Sea Oats physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Northern Sea Oats are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
- Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Care of Broccoli and Northern Sea Oats
Care of Broccoli and Northern Sea Oats include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Northern Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.