Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
-
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Summer Squash
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
summer squash
चेरी टमाटर
In German
Sommerkürbis
Kirschtomate
In French
courges d'été
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
Tomate cherry
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Tomate cereja
In Polish
latem squash
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Summer Squash and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Summer Squash and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and Cherry Tomato season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Summer Squash and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Summer Squash and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Summer Squash and Cherry Tomato
Care of Summer Squash and Cherry Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.