Brassica montana
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Brassica montana

Broccoli · Mountain Brassica · Kohlrabi

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
Click count
332
Observations
361

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Brassica montana is native to bright, open habitats and does best in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but favors direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which appears as both an annual and a biennial, is known for its sun-loving habit.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Brassica montana can tolerate a wide range of temperature conditions, but its distribution may still be constrained by different combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures can increase the chance of Brassica montana dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can raise the plant's survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Brassica montana are regarded as heavy feeders with respect to nutrients. They require frequent, small applications of nitrogen and potassium fertilizers and periodic applications of phosphorus, micronutrients, sulfur, and magnesium to sustain good growth and bright coloration. Continuous fertilization throughout the growing season is necessary to prevent deficiency symptoms and maintain optimal growth.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Biennial, Perennial
Genus
Brassica
Family
Brassicaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
1.52 cm to 2.03 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Autumn
Harvest Time
Summer
Native Area
Italy, Spain, France

Tags (4)

Common Names (3)

en Broccoli
en Mountain Brassica
en Kohlrabi