Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin)

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) yellow and green fruit close up in a plastic crate container.
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) collection in a crate with various colors and textures.

Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo

Common names: Pumpkin, Scallop, Zucchini, Ornamental gourds

Family: Cucurbitaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 3-11

Plant type: Fruit or edible; spice or herb
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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Cucurbita pepo, commonly known as Pumpkin, is a creeper of the Cucurbitaceae family. This plant is native to the western Americas and is commonly grown in the USDA Zone 3-11. Its flower is of yellow and orange colors and can bloom during the summer and autumn.

Pumpkin is not only an ornamental plant, but it has also ethnomedical and edible uses. Its oil is an important part of Ayurvedic medicine, and its leaves and fruits are used to make sauces and as a spice in many parts of the world. This plant is also used in many dishes as it is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.

This plant loves full sun and loves to be watered regularly but with moderate water.

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Image gallery: 9 images
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) green leaves and curling vine close up for botanical study today.
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) with fuzzy green leaves and small curly tendrils in natural lighting.
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) light green leaves and young fruit in a close up.
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) light green leaves with small pale spots and a growing young fruit.
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) light green fruit with large leaves close up
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) young fruit growing from the thick stem among wide green leaves
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) yellow flower close up with wavy edges and broad soft petals
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) yellow flower with wavy edges extending between long dark green pointed leaves
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) with wide green leaves and a yellow flower close up
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) plant showing large variegated leaves alongside a vibrant yellow trumpet flower
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) beige fruit close up, ribbed skin surface, wooden table surface background.
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) with ribbed beige skin sits on a table for seasonal autumn decoration.
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) orange fruit close up sitting in a row on the gray floor.
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) round orange fruit with brown stems organized in a simple gray row.
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) assorted multicolored fruit in plastic crates and a small woven basket
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) assorted multicolored fruit sitting in plastic crates and a small woven basket.
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) yellow orange fruit close up among many round orange pumpkin fruits.
Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin) sitting among many round orange fruits with distinct yellow and orange skin.


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