Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Pascal, Golden Self-Blanching, Tall Utah, Tango
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Irritation to stomach
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, 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
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Celery
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
अजवायन
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Sellerie
In French
potiron chinois
Céleri
In Spanish
calabaza china
Apio
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Σέλινο
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Aipo
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Seler
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Celery
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Celery season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Celery Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Celery are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Celery
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.