Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when new
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Food Allergy
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
Spinach
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
पालक
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Spinat
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
Épinards
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
Espinacas
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
Σπανάκι
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
Espinafre
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
Szpinak
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
Spinach
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Capparales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Season and Care of Spinach and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Spinach and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Brussels Sprouts season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Spinach and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Spinach and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color:
Care of Spinach and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Spinach and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.