小糖南瓜子（有機）

Small Sugar Pumpkin is a classic heirloom variety known for its petite size, rich flavor, and versatility. Each pumpkin weighs 5-7 pounds, making it the perfect size for baking into pies, roasting, or using as fall decorations. The smooth, orange skin and firm, tender flesh are ideal for both culinary and ornamental purposes. Thriving in full sun and nutrient-rich, well-draining soil, Small Sugar Pumpkins mature in 90-100 days. The compact vines make them an excellent choice for smaller gardens or limited spaces. This variety is easy to grow and highly productive, yielding multiple pumpkins per plant. Small Sugar Pumpkin’s sweet, flavorful flesh is perfect for traditional pumpkin pies, soups, and purees. Its manageable size and exceptional taste make it a favorite among home gardeners. Whether you’re growing for the kitchen or the season’s décor, this pumpkin variety delivers charm and flavor in abundance.

Pumpkin - Small Sugar - Cucurbita pepo

Tender Annual A standard since the 1800s, Small Sugar is the classic pumpkin for pies and canning. The dark orange, deeply ribbed rind has fine-grained, stringless, sweet, thick, yellow flesh. Fruit grows 6"-9" in diameter, weighing 5-8 pounds each.

Did You Know? Pumpkins are an excellent source of vitamin A.

Soil & Water: Pumpkins prefer loam or sandy soil high in organic matter to hold large amounts of moisture. The plants require heavy and even water for best development. Preferred soil pH is between 6.0-7.0.

Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost or sow seed directly when soil temperature reaches 70°F. To begin growing earlier, use mulching plastics and row covers to warm the soil.

Harvesting & Storage: For immediate use, harvest when the skin loses its sheen. For storage, harvest pumpkins when fully mature. Cut the fruit from the vine, leaving 4"-6" of stem. Cure for storage by setting in a warm, dry location for 1-2 weeks.

Soil Temperature: 70-90°F
Planting Depth: 1/2"-1"
Germination: 6-18 Days
Height At Maturity: 18"-24"
Days To Maturity: 80-118 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 2'-4'
Approx Seeds per Pack: 25 | Per 1/4 lb bulk: 913

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