Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Not available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Scrubs, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
9-11
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
White, Yellow, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
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 ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, 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
Not Applicable
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Small mammals
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
Nutrients, Rheumatism, Swelling
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
Sauces, Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Tivoli'
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Spaghetti Squash
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Spaghettikürbis
In French
potiron chinois
Courge spaghetti
In Spanish
calabaza china
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
σπαγγέτι Σκουός
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Spaghetti Squash
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Dynia makaronowa
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
T INLIDO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cucurbitoideae, Not Available
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Spaghetti Squash
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Spaghetti Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Spaghetti Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Spaghetti Squash season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Spaghetti Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Spaghetti Squash is Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Spaghetti Squash Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Spaghetti Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Spaghetti Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Spaghetti Squash are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Spaghetti Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Spaghetti Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Spaghetti Squash
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Spaghetti Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Spaghetti Squash pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Spaghetti Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.