Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Round
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
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
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Bees
Allergy
Nausea
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Kale
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
गोभी
In German
Wirsing
Grünkohl
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Chou frisé
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Col rizada
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Couve
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
kale
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Kale
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kale season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Kale Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Kale are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Kale
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.