Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Summer Squash
Pepper
In Hindi
summer squash
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Sommerkürbis
Capsicum
In French
courges d'été
Capsicum
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
Pimiento
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
abobrinha
cápsico
In Polish
latem squash
papryka
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
Capsicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Summer Squash and Capsicum
Season and care of Summer Squash and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and Capsicum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Summer Squash and Capsicum Physical Information
Summer Squash and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and Capsicum are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Summer Squash and Capsicum
Care of Summer Squash and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.