Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Herbs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Holy basil-
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
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USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
9-11
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
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Early Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Basil
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
तुलसी
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Basilikum
In French
potiron chinois
basilic
In Spanish
calabaza china
albahaca
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
manjericão
In Polish
Chiński dyni
bazylia
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Basil
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Basil season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Basil Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Basil are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Basil
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.