Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Early Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
प्याज
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Zwiebel
In French
potiron chinois
Oignon
In Spanish
calabaza china
Cebolla
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Cebola
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Cebula
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Violales
Asparagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Allieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Allioideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and White Onion
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and White Onion season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and White Onion Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and White Onion are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and White Onion
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.