PatternBasePumpkin
Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbitaceae
Zones
3a–11b
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Producer
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (optimal)
Water
High
Soil pH
6 – 7
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Acorn SquashCucurbita pepo Acorn
Different squash species compete for growing space and resources
ZucchiniCucurbita pepoLarge-fruited squash varieties compete intensively for growing space and soil nutrients
Butternut SquashCucurbita moschataBoth species produce large vines that compete for light and extensive root systems that compete for nutrients
Cushaw SquashCucurbita argyrospermaLarge squash species with extensive vine growth compete for space and nutrients
Uses
Functions
Food
Edible Parts
FruitSeeds
Common Questions
What zones does Pumpkin grow in?
Pumpkin grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 11b.
What are good companion plants for Pumpkin?
Good companions for Pumpkin include Navy Bean, Kidney Bean, Saffron, Ghost Pepper.
Design guilds with Pumpkin and see companion relationships visually.
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