Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe, Asia
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Skin irritation
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Delicata Squash
Fullers Karde
In French
Delicata Squash
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Fullera Oset
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Dipsacales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Dipsacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Fuller's Teasel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Delicata Squash and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.