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About Tatsoi and Broccoli


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Annual  

Type
Vegetable  
Vegetable  

Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean  
Europe, Asia  

Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli, Purple cauliflower  
Brassica rapa  

Number of Varieties
3  
99+
3  

Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions  
orchards, Subtropical climates  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
3-8  

AHS Heat Zone
6-1  
11-1  

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  
Rosette/Stemless  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm  
99+
10.20 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm  
99+
20.30 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow  
Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Tan, Brown, Sienna  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  
White, Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  
White, Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  
White, Green, Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval  
Spoon Shaped  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer  
Late Spring, Early Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Cold climate  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings  
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
-  
-  

Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch  
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms  

Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil  
Cold climate, Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

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  
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects  

Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai  
-  

Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity  
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks  
Leaves  

Other Uses
Showy Purposes  
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)  
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)  

Common Name
Broccoli  
Tat Soi, Tatsoi  

In Hindi
ब्रोकली  
Tatsoi  

In German
Brokkoli  
Tatsoi  

In French
Brocoli  
Tatsoi  

In Spanish
Brócoli  
Tatsoi  

In Greek
μπρόκολο  
Tatsoi  

In Portuguese
brócolis  
Tatsoi  

In Polish
brokuły  
Tatsoi  

In Latin
Brocoli  
Tatsoi  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Capparales  
Brassicales  

Family
Brassicaceae  
Brassicaceae  

Genus
Brassica  
Brassica  

Clade
-  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
19  
99+
50  

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Properties of Broccoli and Tatsoi

Wondering what are the properties of Broccoli and Tatsoi? We provide you with everything About Broccoli and Tatsoi. Broccoli doesn't have thorns and Tatsoi doesn't have thorns. Also Broccoli does not have fragrant flowers. Broccoli has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Throat itching and Tatsoi has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Broccoli and Tatsoi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Broccoli and Tatsoi

Season and care of Broccoli and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.

Broccoli and Tatsoi Physical Information

Broccoli and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Tatsoi are as follows:

Care of Broccoli and Tatsoi

Care of Broccoli and Tatsoi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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