Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Common chives, Garlic chives, Siberian garlic chives, Giant Siberian chives
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Rocky areas
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
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
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water when soil is dry
Do not let dry out between waterings
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
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, head rot, Pink Root, Rust, Thripes
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Skin rash
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
Broccoli
In German
Schnittlauch
Brokkoli
In French
Ciboulette
Brocoli
In Spanish
Cebollino
Brócoli
In Greek
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Cebolinha
brócolis
In Polish
Szczypiorek
brokuły
In Latin
Sectivi porri
Brocoli
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Capparales
Family
Liliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chives and Broccoli
Season and care of Chives and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Chives and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chives season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chives is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chives is Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Chives and Broccoli Physical Information
Chives and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chives and Broccoli are as follows:
Chives flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Chives leaf color: Green and Light Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Chives and Broccoli
Care of Chives and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads and Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Chives needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.