Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
agricultural areas
agricultural areas, Cold 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
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, Compost
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bugs
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Broccoli
In Hindi
नापा पत्तागोभी
ब्रोकली
In German
Chinakohl
Brokkoli
In French
Napa chou
Brocoli
In Spanish
Lechuga de Napa
Brócoli
In Greek
Νάπα Λάχανο
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Repolho Napa
brócolis
In Polish
Kapusta Napa
brokuły
In Latin
Napa Brassica
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Capparales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Season and Care of Napa Cabbage and Broccoli
Season and care of Napa Cabbage and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Napa Cabbage and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Napa Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Napa Cabbage is Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Napa Cabbage and Broccoli Physical Information
Napa Cabbage and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Napa Cabbage and Broccoli are as follows:
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Napa Cabbage and Broccoli
Care of Napa Cabbage and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Napa Cabbage pruning is done and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.