Origin
South America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Habitat
Warmer regions
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Common Name
Peanut
Peanut Squash, Squash
In Hindi
मूंगफली
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
In German
Erdnuss
Delicata Squash
In French
Cacahuète
Delicata Squash
In Spanish
Maní
Delicata Squash
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Delicata Σκουός
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Delicata Squash
In Polish
Arachid
Delicata Squash
In Latin
Peanut
delicata Cucurbitae
Phylum
Vascular plant
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Cucurbitales
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Peanut and Delicata Squash
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Delicata Squash? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Delicata Squash. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Delicata Squash doesn't have thorns. Also Peanut does not have fragrant flowers. Peanut has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria and Delicata Squash has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Peanut and Delicata Squash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Delicata Squash
Season and care of Peanut and Delicata Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Delicata Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Delicata Squash season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Delicata Squash is Neutral.
Peanut and Delicata Squash Physical Information
Peanut and Delicata Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Delicata Squash are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Care of Peanut and Delicata Squash
Care of Peanut and Delicata Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Delicata Squash pruning is done . In summer Peanut 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.