Swiss Chard and Hairy Vetch Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Less Watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Less Watering
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Sandy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Clay, Sandy
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial 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
  
Calcium Sulphate, Phosphorous
  
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
  
No serious insect or disease problems, Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Shade areas
  
Watering Swiss Chard and Hairy Vetch
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 Hairy Vetch 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 Hairy Vetch 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 Hairy Vetch is as follows:
Watering Swiss Chard in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Swiss Chard in Winter: Average Water
Watering Hairy Vetch in Summer: Less Watering
Watering Hairy Vetch in Winter: Less Watering
Swiss Chard and Hairy Vetch 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 Hairy Vetch diseases is very important factor of Swiss Chard and Hairy Vetch Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Swiss Chard: Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles and Downy mildew
- Hairy Vetch: No serious insect or disease problems and Pests and diseases free
Swiss Chard and Hairy Vetch Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Swiss Chard and Hairy Vetch care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Swiss Chard and Hairy Vetch pruning is done as follows:
Swiss Chard pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Hairy Vetch pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Swiss Chard and Hairy Vetch fertilizers are as follows:
- Swiss Chard fertilizers: Apply 10-10-10 amount
- Hairy Vetch fertilizers: Calcium Sulphate and Phosphorous