• Small Sugar pumpkin seed in a pack Petite graine de citrouille à sucre dans un paquet
  • Ripe Small Sugar pumpkin in sunlight Ripe Small Sugar citrouille à la lumière du soleil
  • Bunch of Small Sugar Pumpkin Bunch de petite pompe à sucre
  • Fresh Small Sugar Pumpkin in a net Petite citrouille à sucre fraîche dans un filet
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Small Sugar Pumpkin Seeds

Small Sugar Pumpkin Seeds

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Small Sugar Pumpkin is a robust cultivar that thrives in spacious family vegetable gardens. Young gardeners will delight in monitoring the growth of the vines and small pumpkins, anticipating their transformation into delicious pies for the Thanksgiving table.

Pie Pumpkin - Renowned for its sweet and flavorful flesh, the Small Sugar Pumpkin is an ideal choice for crafting delectable pumpkin pies and assorted baked goods.

Prolific - The Small Sugar pumpkin vine consistently delivers abundant harvests of stunning 10-inch pumpkins, boasting smooth orange skin.

Small Sugar pumpkins are a cherished heirloom variety, producing petite, round pumpkins weighing approximately 3175.15 grams each. Their fine-grained, sweet, and stringless yellow-orange flesh makes them perfect for canning and pie-making endeavors. Small Sugar pumpkins typically mature in about 100 days. With roots dating back to the early colonial period of American history, this heirloom pumpkin variety maintains its reputation as an excellent option for pies and baking, owing to its smooth and sweetly flavored flesh.



    How To Grow

    Sowing: Gardeners with short growing seasons may consider initiating the bulk-ordered Small Sugar pumpkin seeds indoors a month before the final anticipated frost. As pumpkins are not fond of transplanting, peat pots offer the best solution. Plant two seeds per pot, later removing the weaker seedling. Harden the seedlings by exposing them to outdoor conditions for several hours weekly during the week prior to transplanting. Approximately a week post-final frost or when the soil temperature averages 16 degrees Celsius, plant the seedlings in nutrient-rich soil 244-305 centimeters apart in rows 305-366 centimeters apart. Alternatively, plant the seedlings in pairs in mounds, spaced 244-305 centimeters apart. For beneficial companion planting, sow the Small Sugar pumpkin seeds alongside corn but avoid planting them near potatoes.

    Growing: Since pumpkin seedlings are frost-sensitive, provide protective coverings if cold weather is imminent. Keep the soil consistently moist, avoiding wetting the leaves to prevent diseases such as rot or mildew. As the vines begin to grow, apply a layer of mulch to preserve moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the pumpkins clean while shielding them from excessive soil contact. By midsummer, remove all blooms to channel the plant's energy into pumpkin development.

    Harvesting

    Pumpkins are ready for harvest when the stem starts to dry, and the skin becomes too tough to pierce with a fingernail. To prevent damage from cold weather, harvest before the first frost. Cut the stem with a sharp knife, leaving a 5-8 centimeter length. Avoid carrying the pumpkin by the stem; if it breaks off, use it promptly, as this accelerates pumpkin deterioration. Cure the pumpkins in sunlight or a dry location until the stem shrivels. Do not wash pumpkins intended for storage. Stored in a location with temperatures of 7.2-10 degrees Celsius and moderate humidity, most pumpkins will last up to 5 months.

    Seed Saving

    By the time the pumpkin has cured, the seeds will be mature. Cut the pumpkin open, remove the pulp and seeds, and rinse off the remaining pulp. Place the mixture in a bowl of water to separate the good seeds; they will sink. Retrieve the good seeds and spread them out to dry for 2-3 weeks, stirring occasionally to ensure complete drying. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place for up to 4 years.

    Extra Facts

    Planting Methods: Plant directly in the ground or start indoors using peat pots for early transplantation.

    Blooming Season: Blooms in mid to late summer.

    Planting Season: Best planted after the last frost of spring.

    Latin Name/USDA Zones: Cucurbita pepo in USDA zones 3-9.

    Sunlight Required/ Height: Requires full sunlight and grows to a height of 30-40 cm.

    Shelf Life After Test Date: Heirloom, open-pollinated seed type.

    Seed Type: Thrives in well-drained loam soil but adaptable to clay or sandy soil with proper care.

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