Delicata Squash

Capsicum

About Delicata Squash and Capsicum

Delicata Squash

Capsicum

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Vegetable

Origin

North America, Mexico, Central America

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Summer Squash, Winter Squash

red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper

Number of Varieties

130

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Habitat

Cold Regions, Subtropical climates

Open areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

-9999-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

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

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm20.30 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange, Dark Green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange, Dark Green, Ivory

Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Lemon yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Black

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots

Fertilizers

Compost

fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch

Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Allergy

Skin irritation, Skin rash

Hives, Rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for birds, Food for insects

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss

cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'

CAPSICUM annuum

Common Name

Peanut Squash, Squash

Pepper

In Hindi

देलिकाता स्क्वाश

शिमला मिर्च

In German

Delicata Squash

Capsicum

In French

Delicata Squash

Capsicum

In Spanish

Delicata Squash

Pimiento

In Greek

Delicata Σκουός

Κοκκινοπίπερο

In Portuguese

Delicata Squash

cápsico

In Polish

Delicata Squash

papryka

In Latin

delicata Cucurbitae

Capsicum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cucurbitales

Solanales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Capsicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Capsiceae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Solanoideae

Number of Species

1005

1 27800

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Properties of Delicata Squash and Capsicum

Wondering what are the properties of Delicata Squash and Capsicum? We provide you with everything About Delicata Squash and Capsicum. Delicata Squash doesn't have thorns and Capsicum doesn't have thorns. Also Delicata Squash does not have fragrant flowers. Delicata Squash has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Skin rash and Capsicum has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Delicata Squash and Capsicum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Capsicum

Season and care of Delicata Squash and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Capsicum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Capsicum is Neutral.

Delicata Squash and Capsicum Physical Information

Delicata Squash and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Capsicum are as follows:

Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green

Care of Delicata Squash and Capsicum

Care of Delicata Squash and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.