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What is

Life Span
Annual   
Annual   

Type
Vegetable   
Vegetable   

Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa   
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean   

Types
Broccoflower, Green Cauliflower   
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli, Purple cauliflower   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
3   
99+

Habitat
Farms, Mountains   
agricultural areas, Cold Regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
1-11   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
6-1   
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
Rosette/Stemless   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.50 cm   
99+
60.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow   
Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Round   
Oval   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
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, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

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

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline   
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 dead leaves   
No pruning needed   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Shade areas, Shallow soil   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Insects   
Moths, Rats, Squirrels   

Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face   
Diarrhea, Throat itching   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Bonsai   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Very little waste   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer   
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Flowers, Leaf Stalks   

Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food   
Showy Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable   
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea   
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)   

Common Name
Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi   
Broccoli   

In Hindi
फूलगोभी   
ब्रोकली   

In German
Blumenkohl   
Brokkoli   

In French
Choufleur   
Brocoli   

In Spanish
Coliflor   
Brócoli   

In Greek
Κουνουπίδι   
μπρόκολο   

In Portuguese
Couveflor   
brócolis   

In Polish
Kalafior   
brokuły   

In Latin
BRASSICA   
Brocoli   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Brassicales   
Capparales   

Family
Brassicaceae   
Brassicaceae   

Genus
Brassica   
Brassica   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
400   
40
19   
99+

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Difference Between Cauliflower and Broccoli

If you are confused whether Cauliflower or Broccoli are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Cauliflower and Broccoli Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Cauliflower are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Broccoli fertilizers required are Apply 10-10-10 amount and fertilize in growing season. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Cauliflower and Broccoli if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Cauliflower and Broccoli

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Cauliflower and Broccoli. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Cauliflower and Broccoli as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Cauliflower is anti-cancer whereas of Broccoli is Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders and Obesity. Cauliflower has beauty benefits as follows: Not Available while Broccoli has beauty benefits as follows: Not Available.

Compare Facts of Cauliflower vs Broccoli

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Cauliflower vs Broccoli and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Cauliflower are Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness and Swelling in the face whereas of Broccoli have Diarrhea and Throat itching respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Cauliflower has no showy fruits and Broccoli has no showy fruits. Also Cauliflower is not flowering and Broccoli is not flowering . You can compare Cauliflower and Broccoli facts and facts of other plants too.

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