Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Fruit
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
China
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Snow Queen', Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Arctic Jay'
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Cold Regions, Loamy soils
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
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Antioxidants, Cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Kernel, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Added to salads, Chewing, Gum, Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica 'Redchief'
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Nectarine, Redchief Nectarine, White Nectarine
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Redchief'
In French
potiron chinois
Pêcher
In Spanish
calabaza china
Prunus persica
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Prunus persica var. nucipersica «Κόκκινο Διευθύνων»
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Pessegueiro
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Brzoskwinia zwyczajna
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Prunus persica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and White Nectarine
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and White Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and White Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and White Nectarine season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for White Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for White Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and White Nectarine Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and White Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas White Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and White Nectarine are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
White Nectarine flower color: Light Pink
- White Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and White Nectarine
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and White Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and White Nectarine 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.