Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Central America, Mexico
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
7-8
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
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular 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 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
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Mousemelon
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Maus Melone
In French
potiron chinois
Mousemelon
In Spanish
calabaza china
Mousemelon
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
melão rato
In Polish
Chiński dyni
mysz melona
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Mouse Melon season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Mouse Melon
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.