Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
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Mexico, Central America
Types
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
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
Rosette/Stemless
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Cough, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Emollient
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
Squash
In German
Steckrübe
Squash
In French
rutabaga
Squash
In Spanish
nabo sueco
calabacín
In Greek
μέγα γογγύλιον
σκουός
In Portuguese
Rotavaga
abóbora
In Polish
Rotavaga
kabaczek
In Latin
Rotavaga
cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Cucurbitales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Rutabaga and Squash
Season and care of Rutabaga and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Rutabaga and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rutabaga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral and for Squash is Neutral.
Rutabaga and Squash Physical Information
Rutabaga and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Rutabaga and Squash are as follows:
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Rutabaga and Squash
Care of Rutabaga and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rutabaga pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rutabaga 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.