Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
6-8
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
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bugs, Rabbits
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Nausea
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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Savoy Cabbage
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Wirsing
In French
potiron chinois
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
calabaza china
col de col rizada
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Violales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Savoy Cabbage season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Cheese Pumpkin and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.