Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
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
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
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
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Kohlrabi
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
नवलकोल
southernwood
In German
Kohlrabi
Eberraute
In French
Chou-rave
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
Kohlrabi
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
Kohlrabi
Abrótano
In Polish
Kalarepa
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
Kohlrabi
Southernwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kohlrabi and Southernwood
Season and care of Kohlrabi and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Kohlrabi and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kohlrabi season is Not Available and Southernwood season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Kohlrabi is Neutral and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Kohlrabi and Southernwood Physical Information
Kohlrabi and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Kohlrabi and Southernwood are as follows:
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Kohlrabi and Southernwood
Care of Kohlrabi and Southernwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves and Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.