Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Africa
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Yellow, Green, Purple
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, Purple
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Hydrangea
In German
Delicata Squash
Hortensie
In French
Delicata Squash
Hortensia
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Hortensia
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Hortênsia
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Hortensja
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Hibiscus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Yardlong Bean
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Yardlong Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Yardlong Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Yardlong Bean season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Yardlong Bean Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Yardlong Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Yardlong Bean are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
- Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Yardlong Bean
Care of Delicata Squash and Yardlong Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.