Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
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Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
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Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Ranunculus
In German
Delicata Squash
Ranunkel
In French
Delicata Squash
Ranunculus
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
ranúnculo
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Ranogkylos
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Ranogkylos
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Ranunculales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Ranunculus
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Ranunculus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Ranunculus Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Ranunculus are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color:
Care of Delicata Squash and Ranunculus
Care of Delicata Squash and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.