Origin
South America
America
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Warmer regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
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
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Peanut
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Erdnuss
Zucchini
In French
Cacahuète
Courgette
In Spanish
Maní
calabacín
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Amendoim
abobrinha
In Polish
Arachid
Kabaczek
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Faboideae
Solanoideae
Properties of Peanut and Zucchini
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Zucchini? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Zucchini. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Zucchini 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 Zucchini 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 Zucchini and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Zucchini
Season and care of Peanut and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Zucchini season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Zucchini Physical Information
Peanut and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Zucchini are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Zucchini
Care of Peanut and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.