Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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 over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam
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
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
ANETHUM graveolens
In German
Grünkohl
Dill Pflanze
In French
Chou frisé
Dill usine
In Spanish
Col rizada
Dill Planta
In Greek
Λάχανο
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
Couve
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Dill roślin
In Latin
kale
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Apiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Kale and Dill
Season and care of Kale and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Dill is Neutral.
Kale and Dill Physical Information
Kale and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kale and Dill are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Kale and Dill
Care of Kale and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dill 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.