Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Fruit
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Cold Regions
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
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Early Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Black Raspberry
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Black Raspberry Tree
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
In French
potiron chinois
Noir Arbre Framboise
In Spanish
calabaza china
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Árvore framboesa Preto
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Black Raspberry
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Black Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Black Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Black Raspberry season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Black Raspberry Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Black Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Black Raspberry are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Black Raspberry flower color: White
- Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Black Raspberry
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Black Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.