Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
3-8
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
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
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, 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 pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Red Currant
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
Red Currant
In German
Wirsing
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Groseille
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Grosella
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Groselha
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
red RIBES
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Brassicaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Red Currant
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Red Currant Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Red Currant are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Red Currant
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.