Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
South America
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
it is a variety of potato
  
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
  
Not Available
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-3
  
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
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
  
Light Pink, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
  
Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
From bulbs
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
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
  
Do Not over Water, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam
  
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
  
Fertilize the soil before planting
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
  
Bulbs
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
  
Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
  
SOLANUM tuberosum 'Yukon Gold'
  
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
  
Yukon Gold Potato
  
In Hindi
कद्दू
  
Yukon गोल्ड आलू
  
In German
Kürbis
  
Yukon Gold Kartoffeln
  
In French
Citrouille
  
Yukon Gold de pommes de terre
  
In Spanish
Calabaza
  
Yukon Gold de la Papa
  
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
  
Yukon Gold πατάτας
  
In Portuguese
Abóbora
  
Yukon Gold batata
  
In Polish
Dynia
  
Yukon Złote ziemniaków
  
In Latin
cucurbita
  
Aurum Yukon SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Violales
  
Not Available
  
Family
Cucurbitaceae
  
Solanaceae
  
Genus
Cucurbita
  
Solanum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Yukon Gold Potato
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Yukon Gold Potato is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Yukon Gold Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Yukon Gold Potato season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Yukon Gold Potato is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Yukon Gold Potato is Neutral.
Giant Pumpkin and Yukon Gold Potato Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Yukon Gold Potato physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Yukon Gold Potato height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Yukon Gold Potato are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Yukon Gold Potato flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
- Yukon Gold Potato leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Yukon Gold Potato
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Yukon Gold Potato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Yukon Gold Potato pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yukon Gold Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.