Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
2-11
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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Bees
Allergy
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
In French
Navet
Chou frisé
In Spanish
Nabo
Col rizada
In Polish
Rzepa
Kapusta włoska
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Turnip and Kale
Season and care of Turnip and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Turnip and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Turnip is Loam, Sand and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Turnip and Kale Physical Information
Turnip and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Turnip and Kale are as follows:
Turnip flower color: Yellow
Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Turnip and Kale
Care of Turnip and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.