Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
11-15
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
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Elliptic, toothed
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
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
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
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, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Kale
Grape tomato
In Hindi
गोभी
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Grünkohl
Traube Tomate
In French
Chou frisé
tomate uva
In Spanish
Col rizada
tomate uva
In Greek
Λάχανο
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Couve
tomate uva
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
kale
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Solanales
Family
Brassicaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Kale and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Kale and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Kale and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Kale and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kale and Grape Tomato
Care of Kale and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.