Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe
Asia, China, Japan
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Chives, Welsh Onion, Ramp, Chinese Onion
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Shallots
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Biogas Residue, Borax, Plant Ash
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Stemphyllium Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Beet armyworms, Leafminer, Onion thrips
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
For treating wrinkles
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Antipyretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used as a moth repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
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
ALLIUM fistulosum
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Japanese Bunching Onion, Onion-leek, Scallion, Stone Leek
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
Scallion
In German
Swiss Chard
Scallion
In French
Chard suisse
Scallion
In Spanish
Acelgas
Cebollino
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
Scallion
In Polish
Boćwina
Scallion
In Latin
Swiss Chard
Scallion
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Allieae
Subfamily
Betoideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Swiss Chard and Scallion
Wondering what are the properties of Swiss Chard and Scallion? We provide you with everything About Swiss Chard and Scallion. Swiss Chard doesn't have thorns and Scallion 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 Scallion 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 Scallion and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Scallion
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Scallion is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Scallion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scallion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Scallion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Scallion is Neutral.
Swiss Chard and Scallion Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Scallion physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Scallion height is 45.70 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Scallion are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Scallion flower color: Ivory
- Scallion leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Scallion
Care of Swiss Chard and Scallion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scallion 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 Scallion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.