Giant Pumpkin

Chickpea

About Giant Pumpkin and Chickpea

Giant Pumpkin

Chickpea

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Vegetable

Origin

South America

Mediterranean, Turkey, Africa, Southern Asia, Western Asia

Types

Cucurbita maxima

Number of Varieties

203

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Habitat

gardens, Moist Soils

Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-9999-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

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

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm20.30 cm

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Gold

White, Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Orange

Yellow, Green, Bronze, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Sea Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green, Sea Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Sea Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Small oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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

Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Compost

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Bugs

Insects

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face

Constipation, Legume allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar

constipation, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Nutrients

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Seeds

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'

CICER arietinum

Common Name

Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin

Bengal Gram, Chickpea , Garbanzo Bean, Indian Pea

In Hindi

कद्दू

चना

In German

Kürbis

Kichererbse

In French

Citrouille

Pois chiche

In Spanish

Calabaza

Garbanzo

In Greek

Κολοκύθι

Ρεβίθι

In Portuguese

Abóbora

grão de bico

In Polish

Dynia

Groch włoski

In Latin

cucurbita

CICER

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Fabales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Cicer

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Viceae Alef

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Papilionoideae

Number of Species

190

1 27800

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Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Chickpea

Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Chickpea? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Chickpea. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Chickpea 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 Chickpea 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 Chickpea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Chickpea

Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Chickpea is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Chickpea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Chickpea season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Chickpea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Chickpea is Acidic, Neutral.

Giant Pumpkin and Chickpea Physical Information

Giant Pumpkin and Chickpea physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Chickpea height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Chickpea are as follows:

Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Chickpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Chickpea leaf color: Green

Care of Giant Pumpkin and Chickpea

Care of Giant Pumpkin and Chickpea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Chickpea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chickpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.