Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Central America, Mexico
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
7-8
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
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Nausea
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
Mousemelon
In German
Wirsing
Maus Melone
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Mousemelon
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Mousemelon
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
melão rato
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
mysz melona
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
mouse melon
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Cucurbitales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Mouse Melon
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.