Broccoli and Swiss Chard Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
  
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Drought
  
Watering Broccoli and Swiss Chard
Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Broccoli and Swiss Chard Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Broccoli and Swiss Chard care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Broccoli and Swiss Chard is as follows:
Watering Broccoli in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Broccoli in Winter: Average Water
Watering Swiss Chard in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Swiss Chard in Winter: Average Water
Broccoli and Swiss Chard Diseases
Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Broccoli and Swiss Chard diseases is very important factor of Broccoli and Swiss Chard Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Broccoli: Black root rot, Cabbage looper and Red blotch
- Swiss Chard: Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles and Downy mildew
Broccoli and Swiss Chard Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Broccoli and Swiss Chard care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Broccoli and Swiss Chard pruning is done as follows:
Broccoli pruning: No pruning needed
Swiss Chard pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Broccoli and Swiss Chard fertilizers are as follows:
- Broccoli fertilizers: Apply 10-10-10 amount and fertilize in growing season
- Swiss Chard fertilizers: Apply 10-10-10 amount