Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
South America
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Warmer regions
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
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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, Partial Sun
Fertilizers
Compost
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Peanut
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
मूंगफली
In German
Delicata Squash
Erdnuss
In French
Delicata Squash
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Maní
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Amendoim
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Arachid
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Peanut
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Fabales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Peanut
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Delicata Squash and Peanut Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Peanut are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Delicata Squash and Peanut
Care of Delicata Squash and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.