Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Red Currant
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
Red Currant
In German
Swiss Chard
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Chard suisse
Groseille
In Spanish
Acelgas
Grosella
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
Groselha
In Polish
Boćwina
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Swiss Chard
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Betoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Swiss Chard and Red Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Swiss Chard and Red Currant? We provide you with everything About Swiss Chard and Red Currant. Swiss Chard doesn't have thorns and Red Currant 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 Red Currant 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 Red Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Red Currant
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Swiss Chard and Red Currant Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Red Currant are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Red Currant
Care of Swiss Chard and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.