Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
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
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Common Name
Kale
Thai Basil
In German
Grünkohl
Hortensie
In French
Chou frisé
Hortensia
In Spanish
Col rizada
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Couve
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Hortensja
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Kale and Thai Basil
Season and care of Kale and Thai Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Thai Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thai Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Thai Basil is Neutral.
Kale and Thai Basil Physical Information
Kale and Thai Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Kale and Thai Basil are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Kale and Thai Basil
Care of Kale and Thai Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.