Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
China
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
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
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Pollen
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Nectarine
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
nectarine
In German
Delicata Squash
Nektarine
In French
Delicata Squash
nectarine
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
nectarina
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
νεκταρίνι
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
nectarina
In Polish
Delicata Squash
nektarowy
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
nectarine
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Nectarine
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Nectarine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Nectarine Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Nectarine are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Nectarine
Care of Delicata Squash and Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.