Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Europe
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
1-6
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
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Throat itching
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Sellerie Kohl
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
céleri chou
potiron chinois
In Spanish
apio col
calabaza china
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
aipo couve
abóbora chinês
In Polish
seler Kapusta
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Brassica apium
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Violales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Brassiceae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Celery Cabbage and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Celery Cabbage and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Celery Cabbage and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.