Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Vegetable
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
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agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-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
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
-
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Broccoli
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
ब्रोकली
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Brokkoli
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Brocoli
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Brócoli
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
brócolis
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
brokuły
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Brocoli
Order
Brassicales
Capparales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Tropaeolum
Brassica
Season and Care of Mashua and Broccoli
Season and care of Mashua and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Broccoli season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Mashua and Broccoli Physical Information
Mashua and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Broccoli are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Mashua and Broccoli
Care of Mashua and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.