Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrate based fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Cabbage looper, Cercospora leaf spot, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Heart problems
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
Carolina Cabbage Collard Greens, Collard Greens
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
collard साग
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Blattkohl
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
Chou cavalier
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
Brassica oleracea viridis
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
λάχανο
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
greens kollard
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
kollard zieleni
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
vireta kollard
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Capparales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Brassiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Collard Greens and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Collard Greens and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Collard Greens and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Collard Greens season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Collard Greens is Loam, Sand and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Collard Greens is Neutral, Alkaline and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Collard Greens and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Collard Greens and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Collard Greens height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Collard Greens and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Collard Greens flower color: Yellow
Collard Greens leaf color: Not Available
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color: Not Available
Care of Collard Greens and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Collard Greens and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Collard Greens pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Collard Greens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.