Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Annual
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-10
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
Sienna, Black
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
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
choy sum
In German
Swiss Chard
choy sum
In French
Chard suisse
choy sum
In Spanish
Acelgas
choy sum
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
choy sum
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
choy sum
In Polish
Boćwina
choy sum
In Latin
Swiss Chard
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Capparales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Betoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Choy Sum
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Swiss Chard and Choy Sum Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Choy Sum are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Choy Sum
Care of Swiss Chard and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.