Broccoli

Giant Pumpkin

About Broccoli and Giant Pumpkin

Broccoli

Giant Pumpkin

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Vegetable

Origin

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

South America

Types

Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli, Purple cauliflower

Cucurbita maxima

Number of Varieties

320

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Cold Regions

gardens, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

-9999-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

6-1

12-1

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm500.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Yellow, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season

Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas, Shallow soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Moths, Rats, Squirrels

Beetles, Bugs

Allergy

Diarrhea, Throat itching

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Very little waste

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity

Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaf Stalks

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)

CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'

Common Name

Broccoli

Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin

In Hindi

ब्रोकली

कद्दू

In German

Brokkoli

Kürbis

In French

Brocoli

Citrouille

In Spanish

Brócoli

Calabaza

In Greek

μπρόκολο

Κολοκύθι

In Portuguese

brócolis

Abóbora

In Polish

brokuły

Dynia

In Latin

Brocoli

cucurbita

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Violales

Family

Brassicaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Brassica

Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

191

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Properties of Broccoli and Giant Pumpkin

Wondering what are the properties of Broccoli and Giant Pumpkin? We provide you with everything About Broccoli and Giant Pumpkin. Broccoli doesn't have thorns and Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns. Also Broccoli does not have fragrant flowers. Broccoli has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Throat itching and Giant Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Broccoli and Giant Pumpkin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Broccoli and Giant Pumpkin

Season and care of Broccoli and Giant Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Giant Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Giant Pumpkin is Loam while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral.

Broccoli and Giant Pumpkin Physical Information

Broccoli and Giant Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Giant Pumpkin are as follows:

Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Broccoli and Giant Pumpkin

Care of Broccoli and Giant Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.