Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Light 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
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bulbs
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
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
ALLIUM vineale
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Wild Garlic
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
लहसुन
In German
Swiss Chard
Knoblauch
In French
Chard suisse
Ail
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
alho
In Polish
Boćwina
czosnek
In Latin
Swiss Chard
allium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Betoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Wild Garlic
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Wild Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Wild Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Garlic season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Wild Garlic is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Garlic is Neutral.
Swiss Chard and Wild Garlic Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Wild Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wild Garlic height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Wild Garlic are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Wild Garlic flower color: Gold
- Wild Garlic leaf color: Light Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Wild Garlic
Care of Swiss Chard and Wild Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Wild Garlic needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.