Life Span
Annual
Biennial or Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
Broccoli
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Swiss Chard
In German
Brokkoli
Swiss Chard
In French
Brocoli
Chard suisse
In Spanish
Brócoli
Acelgas
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Σέσκουλο
In Portuguese
brócolis
Acelga suíça
In Polish
brokuły
Boćwina
In Latin
Brocoli
Swiss Chard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclolobeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Betoideae
Season and Care of Broccoli and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Broccoli and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Broccoli and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of Broccoli and Swiss Chard
Care of Broccoli and Swiss Chard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
