Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
South America
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Arikara squash
Arikara squash
Boston marrow
Buttercup squash
Candy Roaster
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
2-11
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Blue, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
Early Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Anthracnose, Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Spider mites, Verticillium Wilt, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Aphids, Beetles, Flies, Spider Mites
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
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, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
CUCURBITA maxima 'Jarrahdale'
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Jarrahdale Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
In French
potiron chinois
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
In Spanish
calabaza china
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Jarrahdale Pumpkin
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Jarrahdale Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Jarrahdale Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Jarrahdale Pumpkin season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Jarrahdale Pumpkin is Loam while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Jarrahdale Pumpkin is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Jarrahdale Pumpkin Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Jarrahdale Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Jarrahdale Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Jarrahdale Pumpkin are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Jarrahdale Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Jarrahdale Pumpkin leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Jarrahdale Pumpkin
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Jarrahdale Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Jarrahdale Pumpkin pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, 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 Jarrahdale Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.