Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Bees
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
Kale
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
Grünkohl
In French
cerise Pepper
Chou frisé
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
Col rizada
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
Couve
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
kale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Brassicales
Family
Solanaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and Kale
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kale season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Pepper and Kale Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and Kale are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cherry Pepper and Kale
Care of Cherry Pepper and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Pepper 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.