Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
4-10
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
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, 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 water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
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
Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
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Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Repellent, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
FRAXINUS americana
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
White Ash
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
FRAXINUS americana
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Fraxinus americana
In French
potiron chinois
Fraxinus americana
In Spanish
calabaza china
Fraxinus americana
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Fraxinus americana
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Fraxinus americana
In Polish
Chiński dyni
jesion amerykański
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Fraxinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and White Ash
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and White Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and White Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and White Ash season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and White Ash Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and White Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and White Ash are as follows:
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and White Ash
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and White Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and White Ash 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 White Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.