Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Nausea
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Broccoli
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
ब्रोकली
In German
Wirsing
Brokkoli
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Brocoli
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Brócoli
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
brócolis
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
brokuły
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Brocoli
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Capparales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Broccoli
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Broccoli Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Broccoli are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Broccoli
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.