Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, 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
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Compost
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
मौसम्बी
In German
Delicata Squash
süße Limone
In French
Delicata Squash
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
doce de limão
In Polish
Delicata Squash
słodkie limonki
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Delicata Squash and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Sweet Lime
Care of Delicata Squash and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.