Parameter |
Specification |
Common Name |
Pumpkin |
Scientific Name |
Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata |
Fruit Type |
Pepo (a type of berry with a hard rind) |
Fruit Shape |
Round, oblong, or flattened, depending on variety |
Fruit Size |
20 to 50 cm in diameter (can be larger) |
Fruit Weight |
2 to 15 kg (can exceed 25 kg for large varieties) |
Fruit Color (Outer) |
Orange, yellow, green, or mottled |
Fruit Color (Flesh) |
Bright orange to yellow |
Flesh Texture |
Firm, slightly fibrous |
Skin Texture |
Smooth or slightly ribbed |
Seed Color |
Creamy white or tan |
Seed Size |
1 to 2 cm long |
Moisture Content |
85–90% |
Plant Type |
Annual, herbaceous vine |
Vine Length |
2 to 6 meters or more |