Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Vegetable
  
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
  
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
  
12-1
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
  
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
  
Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
  
Used in parkland
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
  
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
  
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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 Hindi
ब्रोकली
  
चीकू
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Capparales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Brassicaceae
  
Sapotaceae
  
Genus
Brassica
  
Abelia
  
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.