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About Thyme and Broccoli


About Broccoli and Thyme


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Herbs   
Vegetable   

Origin
Asia, Europe   
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean   

Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme   
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli, Purple cauliflower   

Number of Varieties
300   
21
3   
99+

Habitat
Rocky areas   
agricultural areas, Cold Regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
6-1   

Sunset Zone
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
Cushion/Mound-forming   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
10.20 cm   
99+
60.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White   
Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Unknown   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green   
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green   
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green   
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Tiny   
Oval   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning   
No pruning needed   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season   

Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites   
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Shade areas, Shallow soil   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
Yes   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Moths, Rats, Squirrels   

Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation   
Diarrhea, Throat itching   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.   
Bonsai   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Very little waste   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling   
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Flowers, Leaf Stalks   

Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance   
Showy Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden   
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris   
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)   

Common Name
Thyme   
Broccoli   

In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल   
ब्रोकली   

In German
Thymian   
Brokkoli   

In French
Thym   
Brocoli   

In Spanish
Tomillo   
Brócoli   

In Greek
θυμάρι   
μπρόκολο   

In Portuguese
Tomilho   
brócolis   

In Polish
Tymianek   
brokuły   

In Latin
Thymum   
Brocoli   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Not Available   
Capparales   

Family
Labiatae   
Brassicaceae   

Genus
Thymus   
Brassica   

Clade
Not Available   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
350   
99+
19   
99+

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Properties of Thyme and Broccoli

Wondering what are the properties of Thyme and Broccoli? We provide you with everything About Thyme and Broccoli. Thyme doesn't have thorns and Broccoli doesn't have thorns. Also Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Thyme has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Broccoli has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Thyme and Broccoli and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Thyme and Broccoli

Season and care of Thyme and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Broccoli season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.

Thyme and Broccoli Physical Information

Thyme and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Broccoli are as follows:

Care of Thyme and Broccoli

Care of Thyme and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning and Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Thyme 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.

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