Swiss Chard

Beta vulgaris var. cicla, Amaranthaceae

Zones

3a–10b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Biennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Rat-Tail RadishRaphanus sativus var. caudatus

Pest DeterrentTrap Crop

Chinese BroccoliBrassica oleracea var. alboglabra

Pest DeterrentNutrient Accumulation

CabbageBrassica oleracea var. capitata

Nutrient AccumulationPest Deterrent

Collard GreensBrassica oleracea var. viridis

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Iceberg LettuceLactuca sativa Iceberg

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

CarrotDaucus carota var. sativus

Pest DeterrentNutrient Accumulation

Oak Leaf LettuceLactuca sativa Oak Leaf

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Red RadishRaphanus sativus Red

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Gai ChoyBrassica juncea var. integrifolia

Nutrient AccumulationPest Deterrent

Watermelon RadishRaphanus sativus Watermelon

Pest DeterrentNutrient Accumulation

Black AlderAlnus glutinosa

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Romaine LettuceLactuca sativa var. longifolia

Lettuce and chard can compete for light when chard grows tall and shades lower lettuce plants

BeetBeta vulgaris

Swiss chard and beets are closely related and compete intensely for similar soil nutrients and root space

Savoy CabbageBrassica oleracea var. capitata Savoy

Heavy feeding crops like cabbage and chard compete for nitrogen and other soil nutrients

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Swiss Chard grow in?

Swiss Chard grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 10b.

What are good companion plants for Swiss Chard?

Good companions for Swiss Chard include Rat-Tail Radish, Chinese Broccoli, Cabbage, Collard Greens, Iceberg Lettuce.

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