Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
हल्दी
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Kurkuma
Sellerie Kohl
In French
curcuma
céleri chou
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
apio col
In Greek
κουρκούμη
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
curcuma
aipo couve
In Polish
kurkuma
seler Kapusta
In Latin
turmeric
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Brassicales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Zingibereae
Brassiceae
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
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Season and Care of Turmeric and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Turmeric and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Turmeric and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Turmeric and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Turmeric and Celery Cabbage
Care of Turmeric and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.