Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cropland, Farms, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Dermatitis
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
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
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Winter Squash
Garden Onion, White Onion
In German
Winter squash
Zwiebel
In French
courges d'hiver
Oignon
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
Cebolla
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
abóbora
Cebola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Violales
Asparagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Allioideae
Season and Care of Winter Squash and White Onion
Season and care of Winter Squash and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and White Onion season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
Winter Squash and White Onion Physical Information
Winter Squash and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and White Onion are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Winter Squash and White Onion
Care of Winter Squash and White Onion 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 White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.