Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
South America
Types
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Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Summer Squash
Peanut
In Hindi
summer squash
मूंगफली
In German
Sommerkürbis
Erdnuss
In French
courges d'été
Cacahuète
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
Maní
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Amendoim
In Polish
latem squash
Arachid
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Summer Squash and Peanut
Season and care of Summer Squash and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Summer Squash and Peanut Physical Information
Summer Squash and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and Peanut are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Summer Squash and Peanut
Care of Summer Squash and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.