Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
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congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
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Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
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
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
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Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
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good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, 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, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Summer Squash
Black Currant
In Hindi
summer squash
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Sommerkürbis
Carandas
In French
courges d'été
karondas
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
karondas
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
karondas
In Portuguese
abobrinha
karondas
In Polish
latem squash
karondas
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Gentianales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Summer Squash and Karonda
Season and care of Summer Squash and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Summer Squash and Karonda Physical Information
Summer Squash and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and Karonda are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Summer Squash and Karonda
Care of Summer Squash and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.