Kale

Satsuma

About Kale and Satsuma

Kale

Satsuma

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Vegetable

Fruit

Origin

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

China, Japan

Types

Brassica oleracea var. acephala

Number of Varieties

106

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Habitat

gardens, Tropical regions

Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-118-11

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AHS Heat Zone

6-1

10-8

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

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm300.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Green, Orange, Orange Red

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

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Round

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Budding, Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Agroforestry, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)

CITRUS unshiu

Common Name

Kale

Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin

In Hindi

गोभी

satsuma

In German

Grünkohl

satsuma

In French

Chou frisé

satsuma

In Spanish

Col rizada

satsuma

In Greek

Λάχανο

satsuma

In Portuguese

Couve

satsuma

In Polish

Kapusta włoska

Satsuma

In Latin

kale

Satsuma

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Brassicales

Sapindales

Family

Brassicaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Brassica

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Citroideae

Number of Species

15016

1 27800

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Properties of Kale and Satsuma

Wondering what are the properties of Kale and Satsuma? We provide you with everything About Kale and Satsuma. Kale doesn't have thorns and Satsuma doesn't have thorns. Also Kale does not have fragrant flowers. Kale has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Satsuma has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Kale and Satsuma and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Kale and Satsuma

Season and care of Kale and Satsuma is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Satsuma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Satsuma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Satsuma is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Kale and Satsuma Physical Information

Kale and Satsuma physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Satsuma are as follows:

Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Satsuma flower color: White
Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Kale and Satsuma

Care of Kale and Satsuma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Satsuma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.