Origin
South America
America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
agricultural areas
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Purple, Black
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
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'
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Kürbis
Zucchini
In French
Citrouille
Courgette
In Spanish
Calabaza
calabacín
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Abóbora
abobrinha
In Latin
cucurbita
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Zucchini
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Zucchini? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Zucchini. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Zucchini 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 Zucchini 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 Zucchini and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Zucchini
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and Zucchini Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Zucchini are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Zucchini
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.