Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
it is a type of cabbage
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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Round
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
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
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
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
Kale
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
गोभी
In German
Rotkohl
Grünkohl
In French
Chou rouge
Chou frisé
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
Col rizada
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
Couve
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
kale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Kale
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Cabbage and Kale Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Kale are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Cabbage and Kale
Care of Red Cabbage and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.