Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Loamy soils
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
1-6
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Burgundy, Plum
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Itchiness, Nausea, Runny nose, sneezing, Vomiting
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Canning, Sauces
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Ukrainian Purple'
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Plum Tomato, Tomato, Ukrainian Purple Tomato
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
बेर टमाटर
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Eiertomate
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Plum Tomato
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Tomate ciruela
calabaza china
In Greek
Plum ντομάτα
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
tomate ameixa
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Plum Tomato
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Augue Nullam consectetur
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Plum Tomato and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Plum Tomato and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Plum Tomato and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plum Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Plum Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Plum Tomato is Neutral and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Plum Tomato and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Plum Tomato and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Plum Tomato height is 91.44 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Plum Tomato and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Plum Tomato flower color: Yellow
Plum Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Plum Tomato and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Plum Tomato and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plum Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Plum Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.