Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Shrub
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
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, Do Not over Water
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
common hazel
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
contorted filbert
In German
Delicata Squash
contorted filbert
In French
Delicata Squash
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
filbert contorcido
In Polish
Delicata Squash
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Fagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Contorted Filbert season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Contorted Filbert
Care of Delicata Squash and Contorted Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.