Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe
Western Europe
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
1-6
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
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
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, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
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 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Kohlrabi
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
नवलकोल
In German
Swiss Chard
Kohlrabi
In French
Chard suisse
Chou-rave
In Spanish
Acelgas
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
Kohlrabi
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
Kohlrabi
In Polish
Boćwina
Kalarepa
In Latin
Swiss Chard
Kohlrabi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Capparales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Betoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Kohlrabi
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kohlrabi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.
Swiss Chard and Kohlrabi Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Kohlrabi are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
- Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Kohlrabi
Care of Swiss Chard and Kohlrabi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
