Origin
Central America, Mexico
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
2-11
Sunset Zone
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
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Bees
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Kale
In German
Maus Melone
Grünkohl
In French
Mousemelon
Chou frisé
In Spanish
Mousemelon
Col rizada
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
melão rato
Couve
In Polish
mysz melona
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
mouse melon
kale
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Kale
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Kale season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Mouse Melon and Kale Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Kale are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Kale
Care of Mouse Melon and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.