Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
8-15
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland
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
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Kohlrabi
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
नवलकोल
Water Spinach
In German
Kohlrabi
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Chou-rave
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
Kohlrabi
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Kohlrabi
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Kalarepa
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Kohlrabi
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Solanales
Family
Brassicaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kohlrabi and Water Spinach
Season and care of Kohlrabi and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Kohlrabi and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kohlrabi season is Not Available and Water Spinach season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kohlrabi is Neutral and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kohlrabi and Water Spinach Physical Information
Kohlrabi and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kohlrabi and Water Spinach are as follows:
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Kohlrabi and Water Spinach
Care of Kohlrabi and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.