Origin
Europe
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
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
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
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, Summer
Indeterminate
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
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
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Throat itching
Arthritis, Inflammation
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
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 rapa( Pekinensis Group)
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
Tomatillos
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Tomatillos
In French
céleri chou
Tomatilles
In Spanish
apio col
Tomatillos
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
aipo couve
Tomatillos
In Polish
seler Kapusta
Tomatillos
In Latin
Brassica apium
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Solanales
Family
Brassicaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Brassiceae
Physaleae
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Tomatillo
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Celery Cabbage and Tomatillo Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Tomatillo are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Celery Cabbage and Tomatillo
Care of Celery Cabbage and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Celery Cabbage 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.