Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Needs more water during establishment
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
Pruning
No pruning needed
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Broccoli
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In German
Brokkoli
Breiapfelbaum
In French
Brocoli
Sapotillier
In Spanish
Brócoli
chicle
In Greek
μπρόκολο
sapodilla
In Portuguese
brócolis
sapodilla
In Polish
brokuły
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
Brocoli
sapodilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Ericales
Family
Brassicaceae
Sapotaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sapoteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sapotoideae
Season and Care of Broccoli and Sapodilla
Season and care of Broccoli and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Broccoli and Sapodilla Physical Information
Broccoli and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Sapodilla are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Broccoli and Sapodilla
Care of Broccoli and Sapodilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.