Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Phaseolus vulgaris
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
All sorts of environments
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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 let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
-
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, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Gold of Bacau'
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
common bean
Broccoli
In German
Gartenbohne
Brokkoli
In French
Haricot
Brocoli
In Spanish
Phaseolus vulgaris
Brócoli
In Greek
Phaseolus vulgaris
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Feijão
brócolis
In Polish
Fasola zwykła
brokuły
In Latin
wax bean
Brocoli
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Season and Care of Wax Bean and Broccoli
Season and care of Wax Bean and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Wax Bean and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wax Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wax Bean is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wax Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Wax Bean and Broccoli Physical Information
Wax Bean and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Wax Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Wax Bean and Broccoli are as follows:
Wax Bean flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Wax Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Wax Bean and Broccoli
Care of Wax Bean and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wax Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Wax Bean 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.