Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
it is a type of cabbage
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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, 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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
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, Humidity, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Emollient
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
शलजम
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Steckrübe
Rotkohl
In French
rutabaga
Chou rouge
In Spanish
nabo sueco
Repollo rojo
In Greek
μέγα γογγύλιον
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Rotavaga
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Rotavaga
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Rotavaga
Brassica Rubrum
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
Season and Care of Rutabaga and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Rutabaga and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Rutabaga and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rutabaga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Rutabaga and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Rutabaga and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Rutabaga and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rutabaga and Red Cabbage
Care of Rutabaga and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rutabaga pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.