Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Habitat
agricultural areas
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
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
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Broad, Unlobed
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
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
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, Compost
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
नापा पत्तागोभी
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Chinakohl
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
Napa chou
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
Lechuga de Napa
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
Νάπα Λάχανο
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
Repolho Napa
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
Kapusta Napa
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
Napa Brassica
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Capparales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Napa Cabbage and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Napa Cabbage and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Napa Cabbage and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Napa Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Napa Cabbage is Neutral and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Napa Cabbage and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Napa Cabbage and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Napa Cabbage and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color: Not Available
Care of Napa Cabbage and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Napa Cabbage and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Napa Cabbage pruning is done No pruning needed and Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.