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Pumpkin ‘Small Sugar’

Cucurbita pepo

seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 2 packets of this variety

  • small, round pumpkin to 18cm in diameter
  • orange skin and orange flesh
  • very sweet; good for pumpkin pies

NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.

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Description

Pumpkin ‘Small Sugar’ is an heirloom introduced in 1887. It is a small, sweet pumpkin, up to 18cm in diameter. The fruits have orange skin and orange flesh. Often used in pumpkin pies. This variety could also be used for baking, soups and casseroles.
This variety of squash will cross-pollinate with any other variety of Cucurbita pepo which includes some squash, some zucchini and some pumpkins. If you are collecting seeds and concerned about cross-pollination, please refer to the Latin name of squash, pumpkin and/or zucchini plants before growing.

Additional information

Best By

Dec-26

germination rate - current stock

not tested

Packet Quantity

5 seeds

Lifecycle

annual

Sowing Months

September; October; November

Method

direct sow

Depth to Sow

15mm

Germination

5-10 days

Distance Apart

120cm-150cm

Harvest

100-110 days