Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Cushion
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
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Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
20-20-20 amount, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
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soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
Common Name
Red Currant
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Red Currant
नापा पत्तागोभी
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Chinakohl
In French
Groseille
Napa chou
In Spanish
Grosella
Lechuga de Napa
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Νάπα Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Groselha
Repolho Napa
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Kapusta Napa
In Latin
red RIBES
Napa Brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Red Currant and Napa Cabbage
Season and care of Red Currant and Napa Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Napa Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Napa Cabbage season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Napa Cabbage is Neutral.
Red Currant and Napa Cabbage Physical Information
Red Currant and Napa Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Napa Cabbage are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Currant and Napa Cabbage
Care of Red Currant and Napa Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth and Napa Cabbage pruning is done . In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.