Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Central America, South America
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Cultivated Beds
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
-
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
Common Name
Broccoli
String bean, Field bean, French bean
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
String Bean
In French
Brocoli
Haricot vert
In Spanish
Brócoli
String Bean
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Αμπελοφάσουλο
In Portuguese
brócolis
Feijão de corda
In Polish
brokuły
Fasolka szparagowa
In Latin
Brocoli
Gloria Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broccoli and String Bean
Season and care of Broccoli and String Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and String Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and String Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for String Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and String Bean Physical Information
Broccoli and String Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and String Bean are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
String Bean flower color: Lavender
- String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Broccoli and String Bean
Care of Broccoli and String Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and String Bean 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 String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.