Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
11-15
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
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
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, Pot
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
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, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
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
Antioxidants, Metabolism
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
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Pumpkin
Grape tomato
In Hindi
कद्दू
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Kürbis
Traube Tomate
In French
Citrouille
tomate uva
In Spanish
Calabaza
tomate uva
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Abóbora
tomate uva
In Polish
Dynia
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
cucurbita
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Pumpkin and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Grape Tomato season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Pumpkin and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Pumpkin and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pumpkin and Grape Tomato
Care of Pumpkin and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.