Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Central America, South America
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Black turtle
Cranberry
Flageolet
Kidney
Pea
Pinto
White
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Mixed deciduous forest, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
-9999
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
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
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Legume allergy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Black Valentine'
Common Name
Kale
string bean
field bean
flageolet bean
French bean
garden bean
green bean
haricot bean
pop bean
In German
Grünkohl
Buschbohne
In French
Chou frisé
Bush Bean
In Spanish
Col rizada
Bush haba
In Greek
Λάχανο
Μπους φασολιών
In Portuguese
Couve
feijão de Vagem
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Bush Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fabales
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kale and Bush Bean
Season and care of Kale and Bush Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Bush Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bush Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Bush Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Bush Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kale and Bush Bean Physical Information
Kale and Bush Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bush Bean height is 35.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Kale and Bush Bean are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Bush Bean flower color: Pink
- Bush Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Kale and Bush Bean
Care of Kale and Bush Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bush Bean 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 Bush Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.