Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Vegetable, Vines
  
Origin
Europe
  
North America, Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
  
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
  
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
1-6
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-1
  
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
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Green
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
  
Gray leaf blight, Scab
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Beetles, Bugs
  
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
  
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
  
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
  
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
  
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
  
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
  
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
  
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
  
Common Name
Swiss Chard
  
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
  
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
  
चीनी कद्दू
  
In German
Swiss Chard
  
chinesisch Kürbis
  
In French
Chard suisse
  
potiron chinois
  
In Spanish
Acelgas
  
calabaza china
  
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
  
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
  
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
  
abóbora chinês
  
In Polish
Boćwina
  
Chiński dyni
  
In Latin
Swiss Chard
  
Chinese cucurbita
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Violales
  
Family
Chenopodiaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Beta
  
Cucurbita
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
  
Cucurbiteae
  
Subfamily
Betoideae
  
Cucurbitoideae
  
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Swiss Chard and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Swiss Chard and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.