Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Cubanelle, Aconcagua, Biscayne, Key Largo, Qantanamo, Grenada, Key West
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Moist Soils, Warm soil
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
Not Available
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
White, Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Light Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
allergic reaction, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Low calories, Vitamin C
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
Condiment, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cubanelle'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Pumpkin
Bell Pepper, Cubanelle Pepper, Sweet Pepper
In Hindi
कद्दू
Cubanelle Pepper
In German
Kürbis
Cubanelle Pepper
In French
Citrouille
Cubanelle Pepper
In Spanish
Calabaza
Cubanelle Pepper
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Cubanelle Pepper
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Cubanelle Pepper
In Polish
Dynia
Cubanelle Pepper
In Latin
cucurbita
Cubanelle Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Cubanelle Pepper
Season and care of Pumpkin and Cubanelle Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Cubanelle Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Cubanelle Pepper season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Cubanelle Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Cubanelle Pepper is Neutral.
Pumpkin and Cubanelle Pepper Physical Information
Pumpkin and Cubanelle Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Cubanelle Pepper height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Cubanelle Pepper are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Cubanelle Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Light Green
- Cubanelle Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pumpkin and Cubanelle Pepper
Care of Pumpkin and Cubanelle Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Cubanelle Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cubanelle Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.