Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Central America, Mexico
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-8
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
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
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
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Compost
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Mousemelon
In German
Delicata Squash
Maus Melone
In French
Delicata Squash
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Mousemelon
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
melão rato
In Polish
Delicata Squash
mysz melona
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
mouse melon
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Mouse Melon
Care of Delicata Squash and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.