Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
9-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late 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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, 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, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Kale
Marigold
In German
Grünkohl
Ringelblume
In French
Chou frisé
Souci
In Spanish
Col rizada
Caléndula
In Portuguese
Couve
Malmequer
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Nogietek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Kale and Marigold
Season and care of Kale and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Kale and Marigold Physical Information
Kale and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Marigold are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Kale and Marigold
Care of Kale and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.