Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
agricultural areas
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
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Delicata Squash
Rotkohl
In French
Delicata Squash
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Red Cabbage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Delicata Squash and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Red Cabbage
Care of Delicata Squash and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.