Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
5-7
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmate
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
करेला
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Bittermelone
In French
potiron chinois
Momordica charantia
In Spanish
calabaza china
Momordica charantia
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Not Available
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Momordica
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Przepękla ogórkowata
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Not Available
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Momordica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Bitter Gourd
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Bitter Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Bitter Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Bitter Gourd season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Bitter Gourd is Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Bitter Gourd Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Bitter Gourd are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Bitter Gourd
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.