Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Western Europe
Europe
Types
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Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
4-7
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Shallow soil
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Kohlrabi
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
नवलकोल
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Kohlrabi
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Chou-rave
céleri chou
In Spanish
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
apio col
In Greek
Kohlrabi
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Kohlrabi
aipo couve
In Polish
Kalarepa
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Kohlrabi
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Season and Care of Kohlrabi and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Kohlrabi and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Kohlrabi and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kohlrabi season is and Celery Cabbage season is . The type of soil for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kohlrabi is Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Kohlrabi and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Kohlrabi and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Kohlrabi and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Care of Kohlrabi and Celery Cabbage
Care of Kohlrabi and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.