Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Europe
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
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
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Swiss Chard
European crab apple
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
european crab apple
In German
Swiss Chard
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Chard suisse
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Acelgas
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Boćwina
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Swiss Chard
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Rosaceae
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 European Crab Apple
Season and care of Swiss Chard and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Swiss Chard and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Swiss Chard and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Swiss Chard and European Crab Apple
Care of Swiss Chard and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.