Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
5-8
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
Medium
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
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anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
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)
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Common Name
Kale
Black Raspberry
In Hindi
गोभी
Black Raspberry Tree
In German
Grünkohl
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
In French
Chou frisé
Noir Arbre Framboise
In Spanish
Col rizada
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
In Greek
Λάχανο
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Couve
Árvore framboesa Preto
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
In Latin
kale
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kale and Black Raspberry
Season and care of Kale and Black Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Black Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Raspberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Kale and Black Raspberry Physical Information
Kale and Black Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Kale and Black Raspberry are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Black Raspberry flower color: White
- Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Kale and Black Raspberry
Care of Kale and Black Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.