Pumpkin

Kokum

About Pumpkin and Kokum

Pumpkin

Kokum

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

North America, Mexico, Central America

India

Types

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte

Number of Varieties

20-

0 40000

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Habitat

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

Foot Hills, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-69-11

0 99

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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

11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm500.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

609.60 cm10.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Dark Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Burgundy

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Light Green, Gray Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Olive, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oblong-lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, 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

Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment

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 shade

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

Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs

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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Bugs

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair

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

Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Fruits

Other Uses

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

Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

Garcinia indica

Common Name

Pumpkin

Kokum

In Hindi

कद्दू

Kokum

In German

Kürbis

Kokum

In French

Citrouille

Kokum

In Spanish

Calabaza

Kokum

In Greek

Κολοκύθι

Kokum

In Portuguese

Abóbora

Kokum

In Polish

Dynia

Kokum

In Latin

cucurbita

Kokum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Theales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Zamiaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Garcinia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Garcinieae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Clusioideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Pumpkin and Kokum

Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Kokum? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Kokum. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Kokum 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 Kokum 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 Kokum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pumpkin and Kokum

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

Pumpkin and Kokum Physical Information

Pumpkin and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Kokum are as follows:

Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper

Care of Pumpkin and Kokum

Care of Pumpkin and Kokum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Kokum 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 Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.