Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Southwest Europe
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Accent, Acropolls, Cassata,Dellbes, Flower parade, Hawera
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Hillside, Open scrub, River side, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
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
A2, A3, 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
Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Black Walnut Toxicity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
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
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Part sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Basal rot, Crown rot, Fire, Leaf spot, Scorch, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
Asthma, Cold, Cough, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Not Available
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Narcissus
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Daffodil
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
हलका पीला
In German
Delicata Squash
Narzisse
In French
Delicata Squash
Jonquille
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Narciso
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
ασφόδελος
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Abrótea
In Polish
Delicata Squash
żonkil
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Asphodelus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asparagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Narcisseae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Daffodil
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Daffodil is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Daffodil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Daffodil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Daffodil is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Daffodil is Acidic.
Delicata Squash and Daffodil Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Daffodil physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Daffodil height is 1.25 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Daffodil are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Daffodil flower color: Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow and Yellow green
- Daffodil leaf color: Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Daffodil
Care of Delicata Squash and Daffodil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Daffodil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.