Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
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Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Pumpkin
Broccoli
In German
Kürbis
Brokkoli
In French
Citrouille
Brocoli
In Spanish
Calabaza
Brócoli
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Abóbora
brócolis
In Latin
cucurbita
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Capparales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Pumpkin and Broccoli
Season and care of Pumpkin and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Broccoli season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Pumpkin and Broccoli Physical Information
Pumpkin and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Broccoli are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Pumpkin and Broccoli
Care of Pumpkin and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.