Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
China
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
5-9
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
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Leaf Shape
Round
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, 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
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
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
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Kale
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In German
Grünkohl
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Chou frisé
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Col rizada
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
Λάχανο
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Couve
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Dwarf Nectarine
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 Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Kale and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Kale and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Kale and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Kale and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Kale and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.