Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Biennial or Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Europe
Types
Not Available
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
White
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Insects
Allergy
Irritation to stomach
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
APIUM graveolens
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
Celery
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
अजवायन
Swiss Chard
In German
Sellerie
Swiss Chard
In French
Céleri
Chard suisse
In Portuguese
Aipo
Acelga suíça
In Latin
apium
Swiss Chard
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Betoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Celery and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Celery and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Celery and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery season is Spring and Summer and Swiss Chard season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Celery is Loam and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Celery and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Celery and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Celery and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Celery flower color: White
Celery leaf color: Light Green
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of Celery and Swiss Chard
Care of Celery and Swiss Chard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celery 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.