Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
Not Available
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
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Kale
Broccoli
In German
Grünkohl
Brokkoli
In French
Chou frisé
Brocoli
In Spanish
Col rizada
Brócoli
In Portuguese
Couve
brócolis
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
brokuły
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Capparales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kale and Broccoli
Season and care of Kale and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Kale and Broccoli Physical Information
Kale and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kale and Broccoli are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Kale and Broccoli
Care of Kale and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.