Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
not available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
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
not available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Trumpet
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Foundation
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Delicata Squash
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Delicata Squash
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Delicata Squash
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Morbus nasturtium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Cucurbitales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Mashua
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Mashua season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Mashua Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Mashua are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Mashua
Care of Delicata Squash and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.