Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
South America
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Cucurbita maxima
Pascal, Golden Self-Blanching, Tall Utah, Tango
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Irritation to stomach
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Celery
In German
Kürbis
Sellerie
In French
Citrouille
Céleri
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Aipo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Apioideae
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Celery
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Celery? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Celery. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Celery doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Pumpkin does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling and Swelling in the face and Celery has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling and Swelling in the face. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Giant Pumpkin and Celery and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Celery
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Celery season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and Celery Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Celery are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Celery
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.