Origin
Africa
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
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Broccoflower, Green Cauliflower
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
Farms, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
1-11
Sunset Zone
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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 dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
anti-cancer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
BRASSICA oleracea
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi
In German
Zuckermelone
Blumenkohl
In French
Melon
Choufleur
In Spanish
Crenshaw Melon
Coliflor
In Greek
Crenshaw Melon
Κουνουπίδι
In Portuguese
Crenshaw Melon
Couveflor
In Polish
Crenshaw Melon
Kalafior
In Latin
Crenshaw Melon
BRASSICA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and Cauliflower
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and Cauliflower is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and Cauliflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and Cauliflower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for Cauliflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for Cauliflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Crenshaw Melon and Cauliflower Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and Cauliflower physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cauliflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Crenshaw Melon and Cauliflower are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Cauliflower flower color: Yellow
- Cauliflower leaf color:
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Cauliflower
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Cauliflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cauliflower pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cauliflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.