Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
8-11
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, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, 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
Reniform
Plant Season
Early Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
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
Do Not over Water
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
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Humidity, Moisture, Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Squash
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Squash
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Squash
In French
potiron chinois
Squash
In Spanish
calabaza china
calabacín
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
σκουός
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
abóbora
In Polish
Chiński dyni
kabaczek
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
cucurbita
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
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Squash
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Squash season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Squash is Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Squash Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Squash are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Squash
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Squash 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 Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.