Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Not available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Layering, Stem Cutting
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 regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Part sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Cancer, Diarrhea, Hepatitis, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Condiment, For making oil for cosmetics, Garland, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as an ointment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Dried Flower, Landscape, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Tagetes subulata
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Tagetes Sabulata
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Tagetes subulata
In German
Delicata Squash
Tagetes Subulata
In French
Delicata Squash
Tagetes Subulata
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Tagetes Subulata
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Tagetes Subulata
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Tagetes Subulata
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Tagetes Subulata
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Tagetes Subulata
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asterales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tageteae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Tagetes Subulata
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Tagetes Subulata is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Tagetes Subulata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Tagetes Subulata season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Tagetes Subulata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Tagetes Subulata is Acidic, Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Tagetes Subulata Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Tagetes Subulata physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tagetes Subulata height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Tagetes Subulata are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Tagetes Subulata flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Orange Red
- Tagetes Subulata leaf color: Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Tagetes Subulata
Care of Delicata Squash and Tagetes Subulata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Tagetes Subulata 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 Tagetes Subulata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.