Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
South America
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
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
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Diabetes, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
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'
RHAPHANUS sativus
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Radish plant
In German
Kürbis
Rettich Pflanze
In French
Citrouille
usine de radis
In Spanish
Calabaza
planta de rábano
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
φυτικά ραπανάκι
In Portuguese
Abóbora
planta radish
In Polish
Dynia
rzodkiewka roślin
In Latin
cucurbita
raphanus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Capparales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Radish Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Radish Plant? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Radish Plant. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Radish Plant 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 Radish Plant 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 Radish Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Radish Plant
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Radish Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Radish Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Radish Plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Radish Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Radish Plant is Neutral.
Giant Pumpkin and Radish Plant Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Radish Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Radish Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Radish Plant are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Radish Plant flower color: White
- Radish Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Radish Plant
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Radish Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Radish Plant pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Radish Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.