Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
4-7
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
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
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Sellerie Kohl
In French
potiron chinois
céleri chou
In Spanish
calabaza china
apio col
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
aipo couve
In Polish
Chiński dyni
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Brassiceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Celery Cabbage
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.