Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mexico
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
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Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-14
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
tabardillo
In German
Delicata Squash
tabardillo
In French
Delicata Squash
tabardillo
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
tabardillo
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Tabardillo
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Tabardillo
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Tabardillo
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Fabales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Tabardillo
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Tabardillo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Tabardillo Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Tabardillo are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Tabardillo
Care of Delicata Squash and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Tabardillo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.