Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
agricultural areas
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-11
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue 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
Acidic, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
-
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Kale
In Hindi
नापा पत्तागोभी
गोभी
In German
Chinakohl
Grünkohl
In French
Napa chou
Chou frisé
In Spanish
Lechuga de Napa
Col rizada
In Greek
Νάπα Λάχανο
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Repolho Napa
Couve
In Polish
Kapusta Napa
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Napa Brassica
kale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Napa Cabbage and Kale
Season and care of Napa Cabbage and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Napa Cabbage and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Napa Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Napa Cabbage is Neutral and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Napa Cabbage and Kale Physical Information
Napa Cabbage and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Napa Cabbage and Kale are as follows:
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Napa Cabbage and Kale
Care of Napa Cabbage and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Napa Cabbage pruning is done and Kale 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 Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.