Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Europe
Types
Herb
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CARUM carvi
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
शाहजीरा
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Kümmel
Sellerie Kohl
In French
carvi
céleri chou
In Spanish
alcaravea
apio col
In Greek
κύμινο
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
alcaravia
aipo couve
In Polish
kminek
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Caraway
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Brassicales
Family
Apiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Caraway and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Caraway and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Caraway and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caraway season is Summer and Fall and Celery Cabbage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Caraway and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Caraway and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Caraway and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Caraway flower color: White
Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Caraway and Celery Cabbage
Care of Caraway and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Caraway needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.