Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
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, 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
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers, Potassium
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Shallow soil
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Kohlrabi
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In German
Kohlrabi
Gemüsespargel
In French
Chou-rave
Asperge
In Spanish
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
Asparagus
In Greek
Kohlrabi
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Kohlrabi
Asparagus
In Polish
Kalarepa
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Kohlrabi
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kohlrabi and Asparagus
Season and care of Kohlrabi and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Kohlrabi and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kohlrabi season is Not Available and Asparagus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kohlrabi is Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kohlrabi and Asparagus Physical Information
Kohlrabi and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kohlrabi and Asparagus are as follows:
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Kohlrabi and Asparagus
Care of Kohlrabi and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.