Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
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Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-10
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
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, 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 water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Repellent, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
FRAXINUS americana
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
White Ash
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
FRAXINUS americana
In German
Delicata Squash
Fraxinus americana
In French
Delicata Squash
Fraxinus americana
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Fraxinus americana
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Fraxinus americana
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Fraxinus americana
In Polish
Delicata Squash
jesion amerykański
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Fraxinus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Lamiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Delicata Squash and White Ash
Season and care of Delicata Squash and White Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and White Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and White Ash season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and White Ash Physical Information
Delicata Squash and White Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and White Ash are as follows:
Care of Delicata Squash and White Ash
Care of Delicata Squash and White Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and White Ash 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 White Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.