Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
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Habitat
agricultural areas
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, Compost
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
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Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Black Currant
In Hindi
नापा पत्तागोभी
Black Currant
In German
Chinakohl
Black Currant
In French
Napa chou
groseille noire
In Spanish
Lechuga de Napa
negro Grosella
In Greek
Νάπα Λάχανο
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Repolho Napa
groselha-preta
In Polish
Kapusta Napa
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Napa Brassica
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Napa Cabbage and Black Currant
Season and care of Napa Cabbage and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Napa Cabbage and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Napa Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Napa Cabbage is Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Napa Cabbage and Black Currant Physical Information
Napa Cabbage and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Napa Cabbage and Black Currant are as follows:
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Napa Cabbage and Black Currant
Care of Napa Cabbage and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Napa Cabbage pruning is done and Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.