Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
South America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Arikara squash
Arikara squash
Boston marrow
Buttercup squash
Candy Roaster
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
Not Available
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Gray Green
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Spider mites, Verticillium Wilt, Whiteflies
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Flies, Spider Mites
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Jarrahdale'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Common Name
Jarrahdale Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Peanut Squash, Squash
In Hindi
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
In German
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
Delicata Squash
In French
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
Delicata Squash
In Spanish
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
Delicata Squash
In Greek
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
Delicata Σκουός
In Portuguese
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
Delicata Squash
In Polish
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
Delicata Squash
In Latin
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
delicata Cucurbitae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jarrahdale Pumpkin and Delicata Squash
Season and care of Jarrahdale Pumpkin and Delicata Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Jarrahdale Pumpkin and Delicata Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jarrahdale Pumpkin season is Fall and Delicata Squash season is Fall. The type of soil for Jarrahdale Pumpkin is Loam and for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jarrahdale Pumpkin is Acidic, Neutral and for Delicata Squash is Neutral.
Jarrahdale Pumpkin and Delicata Squash Physical Information
Jarrahdale Pumpkin and Delicata Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Jarrahdale Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jarrahdale Pumpkin and Delicata Squash are as follows:
Jarrahdale Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Jarrahdale Pumpkin leaf color: Dark Green
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Care of Jarrahdale Pumpkin and Delicata Squash
Care of Jarrahdale Pumpkin and Delicata Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jarrahdale Pumpkin pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Jarrahdale Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.