Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical 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
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Compost
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
पेकॉन
In German
Delicata Squash
Pekannuss
In French
Delicata Squash
Pacanier
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Pecan
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Pecan
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Juglandales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Pecan
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Pecan Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Pecan are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Pecan
Care of Delicata Squash and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.