Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Western Europe
Mexico, Central America
Types
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CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
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USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
8-11
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
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
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Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Shallow soil
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Cough, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Kohlrabi
Squash
In German
Kohlrabi
Squash
In French
Chou-rave
Squash
In Spanish
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
calabacín
In Portuguese
Kohlrabi
abóbora
In Polish
Kalarepa
kabaczek
In Latin
Kohlrabi
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Cucurbitales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kohlrabi and Squash
Season and care of Kohlrabi and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Kohlrabi and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kohlrabi season is and Squash season is . The type of soil for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Kohlrabi is Neutral and for Squash is Neutral.
Kohlrabi and Squash Physical Information
Kohlrabi and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Kohlrabi and Squash are as follows:
Kohlrabi flower color:
Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Kohlrabi and Squash
Care of Kohlrabi and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves and Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.