Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Arikara squash
Arikara squash
Boston marrow
Buttercup squash
Candy Roaster
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
10-12
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
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Gray Green
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Irregular
Plant Season
Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Spider mites, Verticillium Wilt, Whiteflies
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Flies, Spider Mites
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Jarrahdale'
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
Jarrahdale Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
तरबूज़
In German
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
Wassermelone
In French
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Citrullus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Benincaseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jarrahdale Pumpkin and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of Jarrahdale Pumpkin and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about Jarrahdale Pumpkin and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jarrahdale Pumpkin season is Fall and Citrullus Lanatus season is Fall. The type of soil for Jarrahdale Pumpkin is Loam and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for Jarrahdale Pumpkin is Acidic, Neutral and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
Jarrahdale Pumpkin and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
Jarrahdale Pumpkin and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. Jarrahdale Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Jarrahdale Pumpkin and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
Jarrahdale Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Jarrahdale Pumpkin leaf color: Dark Green
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Jarrahdale Pumpkin and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of Jarrahdale Pumpkin and Citrullus Lanatus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jarrahdale Pumpkin pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jarrahdale Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.