Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
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
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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 Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Winter
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
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
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Pumpkin
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
कद्दू
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Kürbis
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Citrouille
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Calabaza
calabaza china
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Abóbora
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Dynia
Chiński dyni
In Latin
cucurbita
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Pumpkin and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Pumpkin and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Pumpkin and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Pumpkin and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Pumpkin and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Pumpkin 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.