Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-8
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
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Bugs, Rabbits
Allergy
Throat itching
Nausea
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Nutrients
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 in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Wirsing
In French
céleri chou
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
apio col
col de col rizada
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
aipo couve
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
seler Kapusta
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Brassica apium
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Brassicales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Celery Cabbage and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Celery Cabbage and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Celery Cabbage and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.