Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Fruit
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Vitis vinifera 'Albino', Vitis vinifera 'White Pearl'
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
5-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cordate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
conjunctivitis, Gastric disturbances, Sweating
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
anti inflammatory, Sunburns, Vitamin C
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
Sometimes used for making wine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
VITIS 'Cayuga White'
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
White Grape
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
White Grape
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Weiße Traube
In French
potiron chinois
Raisin blanc
In Spanish
calabaza china
uva blanca
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
λευκό Σταφύλι
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
uva Branca
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Biały winogron
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
uva alba:
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Vitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and White Grape
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and White Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and White Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and White Grape season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for White Grape is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for White Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and White Grape Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and White Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas White Grape height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and White Grape are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
White Grape flower color:
- White Grape leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and White Grape
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and White Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and White Grape 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 Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.