Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
-9999
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cushion
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
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Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
20-20-20 amount, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bugs
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
Common Name
Pumpkin
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
कद्दू
नापा पत्तागोभी
In German
Kürbis
Chinakohl
In French
Citrouille
Napa chou
In Spanish
Calabaza
Lechuga de Napa
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Νάπα Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Repolho Napa
In Polish
Dynia
Kapusta Napa
In Latin
cucurbita
Napa Brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Capparales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Pumpkin and Napa Cabbage
Season and care of Pumpkin and Napa Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Napa Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Napa Cabbage season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Napa Cabbage is Neutral.
Pumpkin and Napa Cabbage Physical Information
Pumpkin and Napa Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Napa Cabbage are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pumpkin and Napa Cabbage
Care of Pumpkin and Napa Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Napa Cabbage pruning is done . In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.