Charisma Pumpkin

Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo 'Charisma'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

1-12

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Charisma Pumpkin plant details

Charisma Pumpkin is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Charisma Pumpkin

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: cucurbitaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: compact, culinary, easy-to-grow, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Charisma Pumpkin

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Grow your very own jack-o’-lantern for Halloween! Much more fun when you have watched it grow from a wee seedling to a hunky 14-18 lb. show stopper. Growing pumpkins in foggy areas like coastal California can have its heartaches, but this mildew resistant variety is the way to go! And since rain or irrigation can cause the same problem, it’s good anywhere. Plant in full sun in fertile garden soil. Though this is a ‘reduced length vine’, it needs space to grow - lead it to a less cultivated part of the garden &/or shorten the vines after fruit set. Water deeply but infrequently for best results & avoid wetting the leaves. You can taper off the water as the pumpkin matures. Fertilize regularly while growing. When the pumpkin is uniformly light orange & the shell resists the pressure of a fingernail, cut the ‘handle’ & get the knives & candles ready.