Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Africa, Asia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
10-12
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Early Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Skin cleanser
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
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Pumpkin
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
Kürbis
Aubergine
In French
Citrouille
Aubergine
In Spanish
Calabaza
Berenjena
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Berinjela
In Latin
cucurbita
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Eggplant
Season and care of Pumpkin and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Eggplant season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Pumpkin and Eggplant Physical Information
Pumpkin and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Eggplant are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Pumpkin and Eggplant
Care of Pumpkin and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.