Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
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
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
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'
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
जामुन
In German
Delicata Squash
Zwetschgen
In French
Delicata Squash
prune de Damas
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
damson ameixa
In Polish
Delicata Squash
mirabelki
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
damson plum
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Damson
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Damson season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Damson Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Damson are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Damson flower color: Not Available
- Damson leaf color: Not Available
Care of Delicata Squash and Damson
Care of Delicata Squash and Damson include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Damson 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 Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.