Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southern Asia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
7-8
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
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, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, 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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, 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 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'
CUCUMIS sativus 'Diva'
Common Name
Pumpkin
Cucumber
In French
Citrouille
concombre
In Spanish
Calabaza
Pepino
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
αγγούρι
In Portuguese
Abóbora
pepino
In Latin
cucurbita
cucumeris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Cucumber
Season and care of Pumpkin and Cucumber is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Cucumber Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Cucumber season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Cucumber is Loam while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Cucumber is Neutral.
Pumpkin and Cucumber Physical Information
Pumpkin and Cucumber physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Cucumber height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Cucumber are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Cucumber flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Cucumber leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pumpkin and Cucumber
Care of Pumpkin and Cucumber include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Cucumber pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cucumber needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.