Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Fields, orchards
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
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
-
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
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
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Green Beans
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
फलियां
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Bohnen
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
haricots
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Green Beans
calabaza china
In Greek
φασόλια
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
feijões
abóbora chinês
In Polish
fasola
Chiński dyni
In Latin
fabam
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Cucurbita
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Spring Beans and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Spring Beans and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Spring Beans and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spring Beans season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Spring Beans and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Spring Beans and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Spring Beans and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Spring Beans and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Spring Beans and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spring Beans 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 Spring Beans 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.