Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-8
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Green
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Rabbits
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Red Currant
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
Red Currant
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Wirsing
In French
Groseille
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
Grosella
col de col rizada
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
Groselha
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
red RIBES
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Currant and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Red Currant and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Savoy Cabbage season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Red Currant and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Red Currant and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Red Currant and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Red Currant and Savoy 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 Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.