Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
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
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Insects
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Throat itching
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Delicata Squash
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Delicata Squash
céleri chou
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
apio col
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
aipo couve
In Polish
Delicata Squash
seler Kapusta
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Brassica apium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Celery Cabbage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Celery Cabbage
Care of Delicata Squash and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.