Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Annual
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Leafminers, Molecrickets, Red blotch, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Caterpillar, Snails, Whiteflies
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Food Allergy, Hives, Swollen Lips
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Glowing Skin, Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Fiber, Insomnia, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Culinary use, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Lactuca sativa
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Lettuce
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
सलाद
In German
Swiss Chard
Salat
In French
Chard suisse
Salade
In Spanish
Acelgas
Lechuga
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
Alface
In Latin
Swiss Chard
lactuca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Cichorieae
Subfamily
Betoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Swiss Chard and Lettuce
Wondering what are the properties of Swiss Chard and Lettuce? We provide you with everything About Swiss Chard and Lettuce. Swiss Chard doesn't have thorns and Lettuce doesn't have thorns. Also Swiss Chard does not have fragrant flowers. Swiss Chard has allergic reactions like dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting and wheezing and Lettuce has allergic reactions like dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Swiss Chard and Lettuce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Lettuce
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Lettuce is Not Available while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lettuce is Not Available.
Swiss Chard and Lettuce Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lettuce height is 510.00 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Lettuce are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Lettuce flower color: Not Available
- Lettuce leaf color: Not Available
Care of Swiss Chard and Lettuce
Care of Swiss Chard and Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lettuce pruning is done 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 Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.