Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
10-15
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
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Round
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
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 over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
-
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Beans
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Kale
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In German
Grünkohl
Cotyledon
In French
Chou frisé
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Col rizada
Cotyledon
In Greek
Λάχανο
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Couve
Cotyledon
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Liścień
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Brassicaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Brassica
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Season and Care of Kale and Cotyledon
Season and care of Kale and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Kale and Cotyledon Physical Information
Kale and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Cotyledon are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Kale and Cotyledon
Care of Kale and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.