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Swiss Chard and Earth Star Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
1.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
1.8 Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Does not require fertilizer once established
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types

Watering Swiss Chard and Earth Star

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 Swiss Chard and Earth Star Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Swiss Chard and Earth Star 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 Swiss Chard and Earth Star is as follows:

  • Watering Swiss Chard in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Swiss Chard in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Earth Star in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Earth Star in Winter: Average Water

Swiss Chard and Earth Star 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 Swiss Chard and Earth Star diseases is very important factor of Swiss Chard and Earth Star Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Swiss Chard: Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles and Downy mildew
  • Earth Star: Pests and diseases free and Red blotch

Swiss Chard and Earth Star Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Swiss Chard and Earth Star care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Swiss Chard and Earth Star pruning is done as follows:

  • Swiss Chard pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

  • Earth Star pruning: Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Swiss Chard and Earth Star fertilizers are as follows:

  • Swiss Chard fertilizers: Apply 10-10-10 amount
  • Earth Star fertilizers: Does not require fertilizer once established