Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Western Europe
Central America, South America
Types
-
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Habitat
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
Common Name
Kohlrabi
Green Beans
In German
Kohlrabi
Bohnen
In French
Chou-rave
haricots
In Spanish
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
Green Beans
In Greek
Kohlrabi
φασόλια
In Portuguese
Kohlrabi
feijões
In Polish
Kalarepa
fasola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Season and Care of Kohlrabi and Spring Beans
Season and care of Kohlrabi and Spring Beans is important to know. While considering everything about Kohlrabi and Spring Beans Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kohlrabi season is and Spring Beans season is . The type of soil for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand and for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kohlrabi is Neutral and for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kohlrabi and Spring Beans Physical Information
Kohlrabi and Spring Beans physical information is very important for comparison. Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Kohlrabi and Spring Beans are as follows:
Kohlrabi flower color:
Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Care of Kohlrabi and Spring Beans
Care of Kohlrabi and Spring Beans include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves and Spring Beans pruning is done 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 Spring Beans needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.