Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
China, Japan
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
-
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Oval
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Broccoli
Silverthorn
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Silverthorn
In German
Brokkoli
Silverthorn
In French
Brocoli
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Brócoli
Silverthorn
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
brócolis
Silverthorn
In Polish
brokuły
Silverthorn
In Latin
Brocoli
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Rhamnales
Family
Brassicaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broccoli and Silverthorn
Season and care of Broccoli and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Silverthorn Physical Information
Broccoli and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Silverthorn are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Broccoli and Silverthorn
Care of Broccoli and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.