Delicata Squash

Marigold

About Delicata Squash and Marigold

Delicata Squash

Marigold

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Vegetable

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

North America, Mexico, Central America

Types

Summer Squash, Winter Squash

African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds

Number of Varieties

150

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Habitat

Cold Regions, Subtropical climates

Roadsides, wastelands

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-11

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AHS Heat Zone

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

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm40.00 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm50.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange, Dark Green

Orange, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange, Dark Green, Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Lemon yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Toothed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Fall, Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning

Fertilizers

Compost

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch

Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Butterflies

Allergy

Skin irritation, Skin rash

Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for birds, Food for insects

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss

Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'

TAGETES 'Cottage Red'

Common Name

Peanut Squash, Squash

Marigold

In Hindi

देलिकाता स्क्वाश

गेंदा

In German

Delicata Squash

Ringelblume

In French

Delicata Squash

Souci

In Spanish

Delicata Squash

Caléndula

In Greek

Delicata Σκουός

κατιφές

In Portuguese

Delicata Squash

Malmequer

In Polish

Delicata Squash

Nogietek

In Latin

delicata Cucurbitae

Caltha

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cucurbitales

Asterales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Tagetes

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

10050

1 27800

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Properties of Delicata Squash and Marigold

Wondering what are the properties of Delicata Squash and Marigold? We provide you with everything About Delicata Squash and Marigold. Delicata Squash doesn't have thorns and Marigold doesn't have thorns. Also Delicata Squash does not have fragrant flowers. Delicata Squash has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Skin rash and Marigold has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Delicata Squash and Marigold and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Marigold

Season and care of Delicata Squash and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.

Delicata Squash and Marigold Physical Information

Delicata Squash and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Marigold are as follows:

Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green

Care of Delicata Squash and Marigold

Care of Delicata Squash and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.