Giant Pumpkin

Nectarine

About Giant Pumpkin and Nectarine

Giant Pumpkin

Nectarine

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Fruit

Origin

South America

China

Types

Cucurbita maxima

Prunus persica var. nucipersica

Number of Varieties

207

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Moist Soils

Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99995-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-1

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

H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm150.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Gold

White, Red, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Orange

White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

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

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

Pruning

Prune after flowering

Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Bugs

Birds

Allergy

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

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Used for making green dye

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'

PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica

Common Name

Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin

Nectarine

In Hindi

कद्दू

nectarine

In German

Kürbis

Nektarine

In French

Citrouille

nectarine

In Spanish

Calabaza

nectarina

In Greek

Κολοκύθι

νεκταρίνι

In Portuguese

Abóbora

nectarina

In Polish

Dynia

nektarowy

In Latin

cucurbita

nectarine

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Rosales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

1430

1 27800

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Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Nectarine

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

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Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Nectarine

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

Giant Pumpkin and Nectarine Physical Information

Giant Pumpkin and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Nectarine are as follows:

Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Nectarine leaf color: Green

Care of Giant Pumpkin and Nectarine

Care of Giant Pumpkin and Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.