Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
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
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Pear
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
नाशपाती
In German
Swiss Chard
Birne
In French
Chard suisse
Poire
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
Pera
In Polish
Boćwina
Gruszka
In Latin
Swiss Chard
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Betoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Pear
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Swiss Chard and Pear Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Pear are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Pear flower color: White
- Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Pear
Care of Swiss Chard and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.