Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
it is a type of cabbage
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oval
Spinach Type
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
Acidic
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Pruning
-
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
-
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Broccoli
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Brokkoli
Rotkohl
In French
Brocoli
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Brócoli
Repollo rojo
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
brócolis
Red Cabbage
In Polish
brokuły
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Brocoli
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broccoli and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Broccoli and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Broccoli and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Broccoli and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Broccoli and Red Cabbage
Care of Broccoli and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.