Origin
Hybrid origin, North America, Central America, South America
South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Homesteads
gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Olive, Orange Red, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use 6-6-6 amounts
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Striped cucumber beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Red eyes, Respiratory problems
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diarrhea
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Fairytale'
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
Common Name
Fairytale Pumpkin
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
In German
Fairytale Kürbis
Kürbis
In French
Pumpkin Fairytale
Citrouille
In Spanish
calabaza fairytale
Calabaza
In Greek
παραμύθι κολοκύθας
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
abóbora do conto de fadas
Abóbora
In Polish
Fairytale dyni
Dynia
In Latin
Fairytale Cucurbita
cucurbita
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Violales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cucurbita
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Fairytale Pumpkin and Giant Pumpkin
Season and care of Fairytale Pumpkin and Giant Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Fairytale Pumpkin and Giant Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fairytale Pumpkin season is Fall and Giant Pumpkin season is Fall. The type of soil for Fairytale Pumpkin is Loam and for Giant Pumpkin is Loam while the PH of soil for Fairytale Pumpkin is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral.
Fairytale Pumpkin and Giant Pumpkin Physical Information
Fairytale Pumpkin and Giant Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Fairytale Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Fairytale Pumpkin and Giant Pumpkin are as follows:
Fairytale Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Fairytale Pumpkin leaf color: Light Green
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Fairytale Pumpkin and Giant Pumpkin
Care of Fairytale Pumpkin and Giant Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fairytale Pumpkin pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Fairytale Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.