Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
agricultural areas
agricultural areas
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Spinach Type
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
-
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
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
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
नापा पत्तागोभी
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Chinakohl
Rotkohl
In French
Napa chou
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Lechuga de Napa
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Νάπα Λάχανο
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Repolho Napa
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Kapusta Napa
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Napa Brassica
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Napa Cabbage and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Napa Cabbage and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Napa Cabbage and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Napa Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Napa Cabbage is Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Napa Cabbage and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Napa Cabbage and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Napa Cabbage and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Napa Cabbage and Red Cabbage
Care of Napa Cabbage and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Napa Cabbage pruning is done and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.