Pumpkin

Cowpea

About Pumpkin and Cowpea

Pumpkin

Cowpea

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Origin

North America, Mexico, Central America

Africa

Types

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Yardlong Bean Black-Eyed Peas Catjang Dixie Lee Pea

Number of Varieties

205

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Habitat

close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground

Fertile bottom land

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-6-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

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

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm90.00 cm

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Minimum Width

609.60 cm30.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

White, Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

White, Red, Green, Purple, Brown, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Deltoid

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

Type of Soil

Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Nematodes, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Bugs

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face

Legume allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar

Diuretic, Stomachic

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Seedpod, Seeds

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

VIGNA unguiculata

Common Name

Pumpkin

Blackeyed Pea Cowpea

In Hindi

कद्दू

लोबिया

In German

Kürbis

cowpea

In French

Citrouille

niébé

In Spanish

Calabaza

caupí

In Greek

Κολοκύθι

cowpea

In Portuguese

Abóbora

Koopea

In Polish

Dynia

Koopea

In Latin

cucurbita

Koopea

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Fabales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Vigna

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

990

1 27800

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Properties of Pumpkin and Cowpea

Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Cowpea? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Cowpea. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Cowpea doesn't have thorns. Also Pumpkin does not have fragrant flowers. Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling and Swelling in the face and Cowpea 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 Pumpkin and Cowpea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pumpkin and Cowpea

Season and care of Pumpkin and Cowpea is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Cowpea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Cowpea season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Cowpea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Cowpea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pumpkin and Cowpea Physical Information

Pumpkin and Cowpea physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Cowpea height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Cowpea are as follows:

Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Cowpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Cowpea leaf color: Green and Purple

Care of Pumpkin and Cowpea

Care of Pumpkin and Cowpea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Cowpea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cowpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.