Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Asia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Bulb Vegetable
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
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USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
4-8
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
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
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Early Winter
Summer
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
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
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, Partial 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
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, Beetles
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Cold, Irritate the mucus membrane, Sinuses
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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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
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Cosmetics, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
ALLIUM cepa( Aggregatum Group)
Common Name
Pumpkin
Scallion, Shallot
In German
Kürbis
Schalotte
In French
Citrouille
échalote
In Spanish
Calabaza
chalote
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
είδος κρεμμυδιού
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Sallot
In Latin
cucurbita
Sallot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Asparagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Pumpkin and Shallot
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Shallot? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Shallot. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Shallot 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 Shallot 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 Shallot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Shallot
Season and care of Pumpkin and Shallot is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Shallot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Shallot season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Shallot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Shallot is Neutral.
Pumpkin and Shallot Physical Information
Pumpkin and Shallot physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Shallot height is 30.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Shallot are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Shallot flower color: White
- Shallot leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Pumpkin and Shallot
Care of Pumpkin and Shallot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Shallot 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 Shallot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.