Pumpkin

Squash

About Pumpkin and Squash

Pumpkin

Squash

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Annual

Type

Vegetable

Origin

North America, Mexico, Central America

Mexico, Central America

Types

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw' CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche' CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'

Number of Varieties

204

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Habitat

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-68-11

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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

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Prostrate/Trailing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

609.60 cm240.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Yellow, Orange, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Reniform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

Type of Soil

Well drained

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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 N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Humidity, Moisture

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

Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms

Allergy

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

Cough, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

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

Vermifuge

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Flowers, Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

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

For making oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

CUCURBITA argyrosperma

Common Name

Pumpkin

Squash

In Hindi

कद्दू

Squash

In German

Kürbis

Squash

In French

Citrouille

Squash

In Spanish

Calabaza

calabacín

In Greek

Κολοκύθι

σκουός

In Portuguese

Abóbora

abóbora

In Polish

Dynia

kabaczek

In Latin

cucurbita

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Cucurbitales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

920

1 27800

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Properties of Pumpkin and Squash

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

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Season and Care of Pumpkin and Squash

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

Pumpkin and Squash Physical Information

Pumpkin and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Squash are as follows:

Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green

Care of Pumpkin and Squash

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