Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
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
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Purple, Black
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
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Black Currant
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Delicata Squash
Carandas
In French
Delicata Squash
karondas
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
karondas
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
karondas
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
karondas
In Polish
Delicata Squash
karondas
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
karondas
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Gentianales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Karonda
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Karonda Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Karonda are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Karonda
Care of Delicata Squash and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.