Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Black
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
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
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Bees
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
Kale
In Hindi
Chile Pepper
गोभी
In German
Chile-Pfeffer
Grünkohl
In French
Chili Pepper
Chou frisé
In Spanish
La pimienta de Chile
Col rizada
In Greek
Χιλή πιπέρι
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
pimenta do Chile
Couve
In Polish
Chile Pepper
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Chile Pepper
kale
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Brassicales
Family
Solanaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Chile Pepper and Kale
Season and care of Chile Pepper and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Chile Pepper and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kale season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chile Pepper is Loam and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chile Pepper is Neutral and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Chile Pepper and Kale Physical Information
Chile Pepper and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chile Pepper and Kale are as follows:
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chile Pepper and Kale
Care of Chile Pepper and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chile 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 Chile 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.