Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Broccoli
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
ब्रोकली
In German
Yambohne
Brokkoli
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Brocoli
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Brócoli
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
brócolis
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
brokuły
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Brocoli
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Brassica
Season and Care of Jicama and Broccoli
Season and care of Jicama and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Jicama and Broccoli Physical Information
Jicama and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Broccoli are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Broccoli
Care of Jicama and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.