Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-11
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
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Broad
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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 over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Turnip
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
शलजम
In German
Delicata Squash
Rübe
In French
Delicata Squash
Navet
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Nabo
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Nabo
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Rzepa
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
rapa
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Brassiceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Turnip
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Turnip season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Turnip Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Turnip are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Turnip flower color: Yellow
- Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Turnip
Care of Delicata Squash and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Turnip 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 Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.