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About Savoy Cabbage and Broccoli


About Broccoli and Savoy Cabbage


What is

Life Span
Biennial  
Annual  

Type
Vegetable  
Vegetable  

Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean  
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean  

Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda  
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli, Purple cauliflower  

Number of Varieties
7  
99+
3  
99+

Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils  
agricultural areas, Cold Regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8  
-9999  

AHS Heat Zone
6-1  
6-1  

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  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
25.40 cm  
99+
60.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm  
99+
30.50 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow  
Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

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  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated  
Oval  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

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  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic  
Neutral  

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  
-  

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  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Coarse  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits  
Moths, Rats, Squirrels  

Allergy
Nausea  
Diarrhea, Throat itching  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
-  
Bonsai  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Very little waste  

Plant Benefits
  
  

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  

Scientific Name

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  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Embryophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Eudicotyledones  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Brassicales  
Capparales  

Family
Brassicaceae  
Brassicaceae  

Genus
Brassica  
Brassica  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
-  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
1  
19  
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Properties of Savoy Cabbage and Broccoli

Wondering what are the properties of Savoy Cabbage and Broccoli? We provide you with everything About Savoy Cabbage and Broccoli. Savoy Cabbage doesn't have thorns and Broccoli doesn't have thorns. Also Savoy Cabbage does not have fragrant flowers. Savoy Cabbage has allergic reactions like Nausea and Broccoli has allergic reactions like Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Savoy Cabbage and Broccoli and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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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:

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.

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