Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
5-8
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, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Ammonium Nitrate
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Allergy
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
Kohlrabi
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In German
Kohlrabi
Heidekraut
In French
Chou-rave
bruyère
In Spanish
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
brezo
In Portuguese
Kohlrabi
urze
In Latin
Kohlrabi
Heather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Ericales
Family
Brassicaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ericeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ericoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kohlrabi and Heather
Season and care of Kohlrabi and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Kohlrabi and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kohlrabi season is Not Available and Heather season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kohlrabi is Neutral and for Heather is Acidic.
Kohlrabi and Heather Physical Information
Kohlrabi and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kohlrabi and Heather are as follows:
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Kohlrabi and Heather
Care of Kohlrabi and Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves and Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.