Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-11
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
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Pink
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Bees
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
BRASSICA oleracea 'Chidori Pink'( Acephala Group, CHIDORI SERIES)
Common Name
Broccoli
Chidori Pink Ornamental Kale, Ornamental Kale
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
सजावटी काले
In German
Brokkoli
Ornamental Kale
In French
Brocoli
ornement Kale
In Spanish
Brócoli
Ornamental Kale
In Greek
μπρόκολο
καλλωπιστικά Καλέ
In Portuguese
brócolis
ornamental Kale
In Polish
brokuły
ozdobny
In Latin
Brocoli
decentius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broccoli and Ornamental Kale
Season and care of Broccoli and Ornamental Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Ornamental Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Ornamental Kale is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Ornamental Kale Physical Information
Broccoli and Ornamental Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ornamental Kale height is 22.90 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Ornamental Kale are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Ornamental Kale flower color: Yellow
- Ornamental Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Broccoli and Ornamental Kale
Care of Broccoli and Ornamental Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Ornamental Kale pruning is done 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 Ornamental Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.