Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe
Central America, South America
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Bush Beans, Pole Beans
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds
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
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water evenly
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
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Cancer, Diuretic, Homeopathy, Hypotensive, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used for making brown dye, Used in biomass, Used in in reviving woollen fabrics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Purple King'
Common Name
Swiss Chard
String bean, Field bean, French bean
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
String Bean
In German
Swiss Chard
Bohne
In French
Chard suisse
Haricot vert
In Spanish
Acelgas
String Bean
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
Αμπελοφάσουλο
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
Feijão de corda
In Polish
Boćwina
Fasolka szparagowa
In Latin
Swiss Chard
Gloria Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Betoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and String Bean
Season and care of Swiss Chard and String Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and String Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and String Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for String Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for String Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Swiss Chard and String Bean Physical Information
Swiss Chard and String Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas String Bean height is 210.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and String Bean are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
String Bean flower color: Lavender
- String Bean leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Swiss Chard and String Bean
Care of Swiss Chard and String Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and String Bean 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 String Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.