Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Western Europe
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
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Habitat
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agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
1-6
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Purple
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Frost, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
Squash
Kohlrabi
In German
Squash
Kohlrabi
In French
Squash
Chou-rave
In Spanish
calabacín
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Portuguese
abóbora
Kohlrabi
In Polish
kabaczek
Kalarepa
In Latin
cucurbita
Kohlrabi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Capparales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Squash and Kohlrabi
Season and care of Squash and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Kohlrabi season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.
Squash and Kohlrabi Physical Information
Squash and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Kohlrabi are as follows:
Care of Squash and Kohlrabi
Care of Squash and Kohlrabi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.