Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Yellow, Green, Orange, Gold, Salmon, Gray Green, Dark Green, Orange Red, Tan, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
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
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
CUCURBITA moschata
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Butternut Squash, Cheese Pumpkin, Golden Cushaw Squash, Gourd, Pumpkin, Squash, Winter Crookneck Squash, Winter Squash
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Crooknech squash
In German
Delicata Squash
Crooknech squash
In French
Delicata Squash
Crooknech squash
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Crooknech squash
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Crooknech squash
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Crooknech squash
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Crooknech squash
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Crooknech squash
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Violales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Crookneck Squash
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Crookneck Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Crookneck Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Crookneck Squash season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Crookneck Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Crookneck Squash is Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Crookneck Squash Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Crookneck Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Crookneck Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Crookneck Squash are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Crookneck Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Crookneck Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Crookneck Squash
Care of Delicata Squash and Crookneck Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Crookneck Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crookneck Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.