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About White Onion and Brussels Sprouts


About Brussels Sprouts and White Onion


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Biennial   

Type
Vegetable   
Vegetable   

Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India   
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean   

Types
White Spanish Gladalan White   
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage   

Number of Varieties
15   
99+
110   
40

Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens   
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
6-1   

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
Upright/Erect   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm   
99+
121.92 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
10.20 cm   
99+
60.96 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow green   
Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Linear   
Broad, Unlobed   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer   
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period   
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral   
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering   
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting   
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
No   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails   
Insects   

Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy   
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises   
Good for skin   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism   
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Fruits   

Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces   
Not Available   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Insignificant   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable   
Edible, Herb / Vegetable   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'   
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)   

Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion   
Brussels Sprouts   

In Hindi
प्याज   
Brussels Sprouts plant   

In German
Zwiebel   
Rosenkohl Pflanze   

In French
Oignon   
Choux de Bruxelles plante   

In Spanish
Cebolla   
planta de coles de Bruselas   

In Greek
Κρεμμύδι   
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών   

In Portuguese
Cebola   
Couves de Bruxelas planta   

In Polish
Cebula   
Brukselka roślin   

In Latin
cepa   
Bruxellis pullulat herba   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asparagales   
Capparales   

Family
Liliaceae   
Brassicaceae   

Genus
Allium   
Brassica   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Allieae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Allioideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
750   
25
Not Available   

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Properties of White Onion and Brussels Sprouts

Wondering what are the properties of White Onion and Brussels Sprouts? We provide you with everything About White Onion and Brussels Sprouts. White Onion doesn't have thorns and Brussels Sprouts doesn't have thorns. Also White Onion does not have fragrant flowers. White Onion has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Gastric and Oral Allergy and Brussels Sprouts has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Gastric and Oral Allergy. 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 White Onion and Brussels Sprouts and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of White Onion and Brussels Sprouts

Season and care of White Onion and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Brussels Sprouts season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.

White Onion and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information

White Onion and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:

Care of White Onion and Brussels Sprouts

Care of White Onion and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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