Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Herbs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Mediterranean region
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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 dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Avoid during Pregnancy
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
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
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Dill
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
डिल प्लांट
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Dill Pflanze
In French
potiron chinois
Dill usine
In Spanish
calabaza china
Dill Planta
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Dill roślin
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Dill
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Dill season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Dill is Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Dill Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Dill are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Dill
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Dill 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.