Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Cultivated Beds
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
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
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Purple, Yellow green
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
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, Flea beetles
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Arthritis, Inflammation
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Broccoli
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Tomatillos
In German
Brokkoli
Tomatillos
In French
Brocoli
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Brócoli
Tomatillos
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
brócolis
Tomatillos
In Polish
brokuły
Tomatillos
In Latin
Brocoli
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Solanales
Family
Brassicaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Tomatillo
Season and care of Broccoli and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Broccoli and Tomatillo Physical Information
Broccoli and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Tomatillo are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Tomatillo
Care of Broccoli and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.