Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Biennial or Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Europe
Types
Not Available
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
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
Not Available
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
Green, Purple
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
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
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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 in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Insects
Allergy
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
Kohlrabi
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
नवलकोल
Swiss Chard
In German
Kohlrabi
Swiss Chard
In French
Chou-rave
Chard suisse
In Spanish
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
Acelgas
In Greek
Kohlrabi
Σέσκουλο
In Portuguese
Kohlrabi
Acelga suíça
In Polish
Kalarepa
Boćwina
In Latin
Kohlrabi
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
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kohlrabi and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Kohlrabi and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Kohlrabi and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kohlrabi season is Not Available and Swiss Chard season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kohlrabi is Neutral and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kohlrabi and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Kohlrabi and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kohlrabi and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
Kohlrabi 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 Kohlrabi and Swiss Chard
Care of Kohlrabi and Swiss Chard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves and Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kohlrabi 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.