Origin
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Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
X TRITICOSECALE
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Triticale
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
triticale
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Triticale
Rotkohl
In French
triticale
Chou rouge
In Spanish
triticale
Repollo rojo
In Greek
τριτικάλε
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
triticale
Red Cabbage
In Polish
pszenżyto
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Triticum
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Agaricales
Brassicales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Triticosecale
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Triticale and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Triticale and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Triticale and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Triticale season is Summer and Fall and Red Cabbage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Triticale is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Triticale and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Triticale and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Triticale and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Triticale flower color: Yellow
Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Triticale and Red Cabbage
Care of Triticale and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Triticale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Triticale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.