Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe
Western Europe
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
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Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
1-6
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Oval
Plant Season
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, 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 ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
organic fertlizers, Potassium
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Frost, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
Throat itching
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Kohlrabi
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
नवलकोल
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Kohlrabi
In French
céleri chou
Chou-rave
In Spanish
apio col
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
Kohlrabi
In Portuguese
aipo couve
Kohlrabi
In Polish
seler Kapusta
Kalarepa
In Latin
Brassica apium
Kohlrabi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Capparales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Kohlrabi
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kohlrabi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.
Celery Cabbage and Kohlrabi Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Kohlrabi are as follows:
Care of Celery Cabbage and Kohlrabi
Care of Celery Cabbage and Kohlrabi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.