Life Span
Annual
Biennial and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Western Asia
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
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Habitat
-
waste ground, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Aphids, Armyworm, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Pitch canker, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Stomach burn
Beauty Benefits
-
Blood purifying, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Aphrodisiac
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
For making oil
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
PASTINACA sativa
Common Name
Squash
Parsnip
In German
Squash
Pastinake
In Spanish
calabacín
Chirivía
In Greek
σκουός
Είδος δαυκίου
In Portuguese
abóbora
cherivia
In Polish
kabaczek
Pasternak
In Latin
cucurbita
parsnip
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Apiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Squash and Parsnip
Season and care of Squash and Parsnip is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Parsnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Parsnip season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Parsnip is Loam while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Parsnip is Neutral.
Squash and Parsnip Physical Information
Squash and Parsnip physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Parsnip height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Squash and Parsnip are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Parsnip flower color: Yellow
- Parsnip leaf color: Green
Care of Squash and Parsnip
Care of Squash and Parsnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Parsnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Parsnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.