10 Heirloom Pie Pumpkin Seeds – Small Sugar Baking Pumpkin for Garden Harvest

Small Sugar Pie Pumpkin is a classic heirloom variety prized for its sweet, dense, fine-grained flesh that makes exceptional homemade pies, breads, soups, and roasted dishes. These compact pumpkins typically grow to about 6 to 8 inches in diameter and weigh 6 to 10 pounds, making them easy to handle, store, and process in the kitchen. Their small size also makes them a charming addition to fall displays, porch arrangements, and seasonal decor.

This heirloom pumpkin is a favorite among home gardeners because it matures reliably in most growing seasons and produces uniform, round fruits with deep orange skin. Whether you are growing a dedicated pie pumpkin patch or adding a few plants to a vegetable garden, Small Sugar delivers both flavor and visual appeal. The vines are productive and the fruits hold well after harvest when cured properly.

Plant Features

• Heirloom pie pumpkin known for sweet, dense, non-stringy flesh
• Compact fruits typically 6 to 8 inches across and 6 to 10 pounds
• Deep orange skin with smooth, uniform round shape
• Excellent for baking, pies, soups, and fall decorations
• Reliable producer in home vegetable gardens

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
• Plant Type: Warm-season annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun, at least 6 to 8 hours daily
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with compost or aged manure
• Water Requirements: Consistent moisture, about 1 inch per week
• Growth Habit: Vining
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: Vines typically spread 6 to 10 feet
• Spacing: 24 to 36 inches between plants, 6 to 8 feet between rows

Planting & Care

Sow Small Sugar pumpkin seeds directly in the garden after the last frost date, when soil has warmed to at least 60°F. Plant seeds about 1 inch deep in hills or rows, spacing them as noted above. Pumpkins need warm soil and consistent moisture to germinate and grow vigorously. Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged, and water at the base of the plant to help reduce leaf issues.

As vines grow, feed with a balanced vegetable fertilizer according to package directions. Fruits are typically ready to harvest when the skin is hard, the color is deep orange, and the stem begins to dry. Cut the fruit with a few inches of stem attached, then cure in a warm, dry, well-ventilated area for about a week before storing or cooking. With proper care, these heirloom pumpkins reward you with flavorful, homegrown harvests.

What's Included

You will receive 10 Small Sugar heirloom pie pumpkin seeds.