Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Central America
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
-
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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 over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Gomphrena
In German
Delicata Squash
Gomphrena
In French
Delicata Squash
Gomphrena
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Gomphrena
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Gomphrena
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Gomphrena
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Gomphrena
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Gomphrena
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Gomphrena
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Gomphrena season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Gomphrena Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Gomphrena are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Gomphrena
Care of Delicata Squash and Gomphrena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.