Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe
Central America, South America
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
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, Vine
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Green Beans
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
फलियां
In German
Swiss Chard
Bohnen
In French
Chard suisse
haricots
In Spanish
Acelgas
Green Beans
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
φασόλια
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
feijões
In Latin
Swiss Chard
fabam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Spring Beans
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Spring Beans is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Spring Beans Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spring Beans season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline.
Swiss Chard and Spring Beans Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Spring Beans physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Spring Beans are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Spring Beans
Care of Swiss Chard and Spring Beans include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spring Beans 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 Spring Beans needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.