Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Hazelnut, Corylus
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Lower slopes, Moist woods, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, 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 water frequently, Needs less watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
antihelmintic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Nutrients, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Cosmetics, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
CORYLUS avellana 'Rote Zellernuss'
Common Name
Kale
Common Filbert, Redleaf Filbert
In German
Grünkohl
Haselnuss
In French
Chou frisé
aveline
In Spanish
Col rizada
avellana
In Greek
Λάχανο
φουντούκι
In Portuguese
Couve
avelã
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
leszczyna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kale and Filbert
Season and care of Kale and Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Filbert is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kale and Filbert Physical Information
Kale and Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Filbert height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Filbert are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Kale and Filbert
Care of Kale and Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Filbert 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 Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.