Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Asia
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Bulb Vegetable
Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
-
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
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Round
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
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
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, 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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Skin irritation
Cold, Irritate the mucus membrane, Sinuses
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
ALLIUM cepa( Aggregatum Group)
Common Name
Kale
Scallion, Shallot
In German
Grünkohl
Schalotte
In French
Chou frisé
échalote
In Spanish
Col rizada
chalote
In Greek
Λάχανο
είδος κρεμμυδιού
In Portuguese
Couve
Sallot
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Sallot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Kale and Shallot
Season and care of Kale and Shallot is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Shallot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shallot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Shallot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Shallot is Neutral.
Kale and Shallot Physical Information
Kale and Shallot physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Shallot height is 30.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Kale and Shallot are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Shallot flower color: White
- Shallot leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Kale and Shallot
Care of Kale and Shallot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shallot 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 Shallot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.