Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
7-10
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Glandular
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, 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 pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Not Available
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Artichoke
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Artichoke
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Artischocke
In French
potiron chinois
Artichaut
In Spanish
calabaza china
Alcachofa
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Alcachofra
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Karczoch
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Artichoke
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Artichoke season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Cheese Pumpkin and Artichoke Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Artichoke are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Artichoke
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.