Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southern Asia, India
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-11
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
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Compost
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
बरमूडा घास
In German
Delicata Squash
Bermuda Gras
In French
Delicata Squash
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Grama
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cyperales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Bermuda Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Bermuda Grass
Care of Delicata Squash and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.