Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Broccoli
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In German
Brokkoli
süße Limone
In French
Brocoli
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Brócoli
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
μπρόκολο
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
brócolis
doce de limão
In Polish
brokuły
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Brocoli
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Season and Care of Broccoli and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Broccoli and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Broccoli and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Broccoli and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Sweet Lime
Care of Broccoli and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.