Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
Europe, Mediterranean, Asia
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
determinate, indeterminate
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Fields, Floodplain, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-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
Prostrate/Trailing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Reduce water once established, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dermatitis
Mouth itching, Swelling in mouth
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Beans, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
PISUM sativum var macrocarpon
Common Name
Winter Squash
magnetout
In Hindi
कोंहड़ा
Snow Pea
In German
Winter squash
Kefe
In French
courges d'hiver
Snow Pea
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
tirabeque, bisalto
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
Μπιζέλια
In Portuguese
abóbora
ervilhas
In Polish
dynia
groszek cukrowy
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Winter Squash and Snow Pea
Season and care of Winter Squash and Snow Pea is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Snow Pea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Snow Pea season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Snow Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Snow Pea is Neutral.
Winter Squash and Snow Pea Physical Information
Winter Squash and Snow Pea physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Snow Pea height is 30.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and Snow Pea are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Snow Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Snow Pea leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Winter Squash and Snow Pea
Care of Winter Squash and Snow Pea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage and Snow Pea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snow Pea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.