Jicama

Kohlrabi

About Jicama and Kohlrabi

Jicama

Kohlrabi

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What is

Life Span

Annual or Biennial

Type

Vegetable

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Western Europe

Types

Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean

Number of Varieties

-3

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground

agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-151-6

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

9-1

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm30.50 cm

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Minimum Width

50.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist

Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Moderate

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

organic fertlizers, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Mice

Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects

Allergy

Irritation to stomach, Itchiness

Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin tone

For treating wrinkles, Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for animals, Soil protection

Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Fever, Inflammation

Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Root

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Used As Food

Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Genus

Pachyrhizus

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1001

1 27800

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Properties of Jicama and Kohlrabi

Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Kohlrabi? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Kohlrabi. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Kohlrabi doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Kohlrabi has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jicama and Kohlrabi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jicama and Kohlrabi

Season and care of Jicama and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Kohlrabi season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.

Jicama and Kohlrabi Physical Information

Jicama and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Kohlrabi are as follows:

Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Kohlrabi flower color:
Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Jicama and Kohlrabi

Care of Jicama and Kohlrabi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.