Origin
Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
2-11
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Round
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, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Bees
Allergy
Throat itching
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Kale
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
गोभी
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Grünkohl
In French
céleri chou
Chou frisé
In Spanish
apio col
Col rizada
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
aipo couve
Couve
In Polish
seler Kapusta
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Brassica apium
kale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Kale
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Celery Cabbage and Kale Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Kale are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Celery Cabbage and Kale
Care of Celery Cabbage and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.