25 Sugar Pie Pumpkin Seeds – Heirloom Sweet Baking Variety
$27.40
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25 Sugar Pie Pumpkin Seeds – Heirloom Sweet Baking Variety
$27.40
Sugar Pie Pumpkin is a beloved heirloom variety prized for its exceptionally sweet, smooth, and dense orange flesh. Unlike larger carving pumpkins, this compact pumpkin is specifically grown for baking, making it ideal for homemade pies, custards, soups, and roasted dishes. Its rich flavor and fine texture have made it a favorite among home gardeners and bakers for generations.
These seeds produce vigorous vines that yield round, slightly flattened pumpkins typically weighing 4 to 8 pounds. The pumpkins store well and are easy to handle in the kitchen. Whether you're an experienced gardener or a beginner, Sugar Pie Pumpkins are rewarding to grow and offer a satisfying harvest for fall cooking and decorating.
Plant Features
- Heirloom variety known for sweet, dense flesh
- Compact 4–8 pound pumpkins, perfect for baking
- Vigorous vines with good productivity
- Excellent for pies, soups, and roasting
- Stores well after harvest
Growing Information
- Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
- Plant Type: Annual vegetable
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
- Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
- Growth Habit: Vining
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
- Days to Maturity: 90–100 days
- Spacing: 24–36 inches apart
Planting & Care
Sow Sugar Pie Pumpkin seeds outdoors after the last frost date, when soil has warmed to at least 70°F (21°C). Plant seeds 1 inch deep in hills or rows, spacing 24–36 inches apart. For earlier harvests, start seeds indoors 2–3 weeks before the last frost in biodegradable pots to avoid root disturbance.
Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged, especially during flowering and fruit development. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Feed with a balanced fertilizer according to package directions. Harvest when the rind is hard and the stem begins to dry; cure in a warm, dry place for 7–10 days to improve storage life.
What's Included
25 Sugar Pie Pumpkin Seeds