Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Western Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Kohlrabi
Marigold
In German
Kohlrabi
Ringelblume
In French
Chou-rave
Souci
In Spanish
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
Caléndula
In Greek
Kohlrabi
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Kohlrabi
Malmequer
In Polish
Kalarepa
Nogietek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kohlrabi and Marigold
Season and care of Kohlrabi and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Kohlrabi and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kohlrabi season is Not Available and Marigold season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Kohlrabi is Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Kohlrabi and Marigold Physical Information
Kohlrabi and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Kohlrabi and Marigold are as follows:
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Kohlrabi and Marigold
Care of Kohlrabi and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.