Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
Brassicaceae · vegetables
Solanum tuberosum
Solanaceae · vegetables
Kale (Zones 2-11)
Potato (Zones 3-10)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 3–10
| Feature | Kale | Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brassica oleracea var. sabellica | Solanum tuberosum |
| Family | Brassicaceae | Solanaceae |
| Category | vegetables | vegetables |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Rich, Well-drained | Loose, Acidic |
| Height | 2' | 2' |
| Spread | 1' 6" | 1' 6" |
| Bloom Season | Spring, Fall, Winter | Summer |
| Bloom Color | Yellow (second year) | White, Purple |
| Growth Rate | Fast | Medium |
| Native Region | Mediterranean | South America (Andes) |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Kale
Potato
Kale
Potato
Choose Kale if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 2–11.
Choose Potato if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 3–10.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 3–10. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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