Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Asia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Brassica rapa
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
orchards, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
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
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
Leaf Shape
Oval
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
-
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
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
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
Broccoli
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In German
Brokkoli
Tatsoi
In Spanish
Brócoli
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
brócolis
Tatsoi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
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.