Origin
South America
Mediterranean, Turkey, Africa, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Not Available
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Small oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Constipation, Legume allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
CICER arietinum
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Bengal Gram, Chickpea , Garbanzo Bean, Indian Pea
In German
Kürbis
Kichererbse
In French
Citrouille
Pois chiche
In Spanish
Calabaza
Garbanzo
In Portuguese
Abóbora
grão de bico
In Polish
Dynia
Groch włoski
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Viceae Alef
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Papilionoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
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.
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.