Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Asia
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Brassica rapa
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
orchards, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
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
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
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
Tatsoi
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Tatsoi
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Tatsoi
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
Tatsoi
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
Tatsoi
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
Tatsoi
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Tatsoi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
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Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Tatsoi
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Tatsoi season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
Butternut Squash and Tatsoi Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Tatsoi are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Butternut Squash and Tatsoi
Care of Butternut Squash and Tatsoi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butternut Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.