Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
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agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
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Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Summer Squash
Broccoli
In Hindi
summer squash
ब्रोकली
In German
Sommerkürbis
Brokkoli
In French
courges d'été
Brocoli
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
Brócoli
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
abobrinha
brócolis
In Polish
latem squash
brokuły
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Capparales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Summer Squash and Broccoli
Season and care of Summer Squash and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Summer Squash and Broccoli Physical Information
Summer Squash and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and Broccoli are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Summer Squash and Broccoli
Care of Summer Squash and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.