Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean, Turkey, Africa, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
3
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Yellow, Green, Bronze, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Small oblong
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
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
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, 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
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Constipation, Legume allergy
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
constipation, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
CICER arietinum
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Bengal Gram, Chickpea , Garbanzo Bean, Indian Pea
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Kichererbse
In French
potiron chinois
Pois chiche
In Spanish
calabaza china
Garbanzo
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Ρεβίθι
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
grão de bico
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Groch włoski
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
CICER
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Viceae Alef
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Chickpea
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Chickpea is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Chickpea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Chickpea season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Chickpea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Chickpea is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Chickpea Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Chickpea physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Chickpea height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Chickpea are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Chickpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Chickpea leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Chickpea
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Chickpea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Chickpea 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 Chickpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.