Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
-
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
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
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
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Birds
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Squash
Red Currant
In Hindi
Squash
Red Currant
In German
Squash
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Squash
Groseille
In Spanish
calabacín
Grosella
In Greek
σκουός
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
abóbora
Groselha
In Polish
kabaczek
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
cucurbita
red RIBES
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Squash and Red Currant
Season and care of Squash and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Squash and Red Currant Physical Information
Squash and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Red Currant are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Squash and Red Currant
Care of Squash and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.