Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Habitat
-
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-12
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, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
Common Name
Summer Squash
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
In Hindi
summer squash
Poblano pepper plant
In German
Sommerkürbis
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
In French
courges d'été
Poblano Pepper usine
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
planta de pimiento poblano
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Poblano planta da pimenta
In Polish
latem squash
Poblano papryka roślin
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
Poblano piperis herba
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 Poblano Pepper
Season and care of Summer Squash and Poblano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and Poblano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and Poblano Pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for Poblano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Summer Squash and Poblano Pepper Physical Information
Summer Squash and Poblano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and Poblano Pepper are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Summer Squash and Poblano Pepper
Care of Summer Squash and Poblano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Poblano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poblano Pepper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.