Origin
South America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
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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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green
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
Heart-shaped
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
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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
Pruning
-
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
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Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
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 'Papaya Pear'
Common Name
Peanut
Summer Squash
In Hindi
मूंगफली
summer squash
In German
Erdnuss
Sommerkürbis
In French
Cacahuète
courges d'été
In Spanish
Maní
calabaza de verano
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
καλοκαίρι σκουός
In Portuguese
Amendoim
abobrinha
In Polish
Arachid
latem squash
In Latin
Peanut
aestas cucurbitae
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Peanut and Summer Squash
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Summer Squash? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Summer Squash. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Summer 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 Summer 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 Summer Squash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Summer Squash
Season and care of Peanut and Summer Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Summer Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Summer Squash season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Summer Squash is Neutral.
Peanut and Summer Squash Physical Information
Peanut and Summer Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Summer Squash are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Summer Squash
Care of Peanut and Summer Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.