Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
Mediterranean region
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Yellow, Chartreuse
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, 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
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Bees
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
In German
Dill Pflanze
Grünkohl
In French
Dill usine
Chou frisé
In Spanish
Dill Planta
Col rizada
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
Couve
In Polish
Dill roślin
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
kale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Brassicales
Family
Apiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dill and Kale
Season and care of Dill and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Kale season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Dill and Kale Physical Information
Dill and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dill and Kale are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dill and Kale
Care of Dill and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill 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 Dill 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.