Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Central America, Mexico, North America
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
Green
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Peach, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Bees
Allergy
Asthma
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Common Name
Red Currant
Winter Squash
In Hindi
Red Currant
कोंहड़ा
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Winter squash
In French
Groseille
courges d'hiver
In Spanish
Grosella
calabaza de invierno
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
σκουός χειμώνα
In Portuguese
Groselha
abóbora
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
dynia
In Latin
red RIBES
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Red Currant and Winter Squash
Season and care of Red Currant and Winter Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Winter Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Winter Squash season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Winter Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Winter Squash is Neutral.
Red Currant and Winter Squash Physical Information
Red Currant and Winter Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Winter Squash are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Red Currant and Winter Squash
Care of Red Currant and Winter Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth and Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage. In summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.