Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
4-9
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Kale
Ayers Pear, Pear
In German
Grünkohl
Ayers Birne
In French
Chou frisé
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Col rizada
Ayers pera
In Greek
Λάχανο
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Couve
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Ayers Gruszka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kale and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Kale and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Kale and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Kale and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Kale and Ayers Pear
Care of Kale and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.