Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
India, Nepal
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
9-12
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root bark
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
पीले अदरक
In German
Wirsing
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
col de col rizada
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Embryophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Monocotyledonae
Order
Brassicales
Zingiberales
Family
Brassicaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Yellow Ginger
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.