Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Chili Pepper
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Open areas
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
1-6
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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Piment serrano
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Chile serrano
calabaza china
In Greek
Serrano pepper
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Serrano Pepper and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Serrano Pepper and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.