Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Not Available
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
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Broccoli
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Brokkoli
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
Brocoli
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
Brócoli
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
μπρόκολο
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
brócolis
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
brokuły
Red aronii
In Latin
Brocoli
arbutifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
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 Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Broccoli and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Broccoli and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Broccoli and Red Chokeberry
Care of Broccoli and Red Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.