Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
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
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA batatas
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
Broccoli
In German
Süßkartoffel
Brokkoli
In French
Patate douce
Brocoli
In Spanish
Batata
Brócoli
In Greek
Γλυκοπατάτα
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Batata doce
brócolis
In Polish
Słodki ziemniak
brokuły
In Latin
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Capparales
Family
Convolvulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Potato and Broccoli
Season and care of Sweet Potato and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Potato and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Potato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Sweet Potato and Broccoli Physical Information
Sweet Potato and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sweet Potato and Broccoli are as follows:
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Sweet Potato and Broccoli
Care of Sweet Potato and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Potato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Sweet Potato 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.