Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Fruit
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
5-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Balanced, soluble fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
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Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
anti-cancer, Diabetes, Diuretic, Hepatitis, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
VITIS 'Buffalo'
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Black Grape
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
काले अंगूर
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
schwarze Trauben
In French
potiron chinois
raisins noirs
In Spanish
calabaza china
uvas negras
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
μαύρα σταφύλια
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
uvas pretas
In Polish
Chiński dyni
czarne winogrona
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
nigra, uvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Vitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Black Grape
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Black Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Black Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Black Grape season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Black Grape is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Black Grape is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Black Grape Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Black Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Black Grape height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Black Grape are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Black Grape flower color:
- Black Grape leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Black Grape
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Black Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Black Grape pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Grape needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.