Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Pink
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Bees
Allergy
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Emollient
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
BRASSICA oleracea 'Chidori Pink'( Acephala Group, CHIDORI SERIES)
Common Name
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
Chidori Pink Ornamental Kale, Ornamental Kale
In Hindi
शलजम
सजावटी काले
In German
Steckrübe
Ornamental Kale
In French
rutabaga
ornement Kale
In Spanish
nabo sueco
Ornamental Kale
In Greek
μέγα γογγύλιον
καλλωπιστικά Καλέ
In Portuguese
Rotavaga
ornamental Kale
In Polish
Rotavaga
ozdobny
In Latin
Rotavaga
decentius
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rutabaga and Ornamental Kale
Season and care of Rutabaga and Ornamental Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Rutabaga and Ornamental Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rutabaga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral and for Ornamental Kale is Neutral, Alkaline.
Rutabaga and Ornamental Kale Physical Information
Rutabaga and Ornamental Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ornamental Kale height is 22.90 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Rutabaga and Ornamental Kale are as follows:
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Ornamental Kale flower color: Yellow
- Ornamental Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rutabaga and Ornamental Kale
Care of Rutabaga and Ornamental Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rutabaga pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ornamental Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ornamental Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.