Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Swiss Chard
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
Chard suisse
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
Acelgas
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
Boćwina
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
Swiss Chard
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Capparales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Betoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Swiss Chard and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color: Not Available
Care of Swiss Chard and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Swiss Chard and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.