What is Sugar Pie pumpkin best for?
Sugar Pie is a small heirloom pie pumpkin with sweet, fine-grained, deep-orange flesh, prized for baking, pies, soups, and purees rather than carving.
How big do Sugar Pie pumpkins get?
These compact pumpkins usually weigh 4-8 pounds, an ideal single-recipe size with less waste than large carving types.
How long until Sugar Pie pumpkins are ready?
They mature in about 90-100 days. Harvest when the rind is deep orange and hard enough to resist a fingernail, before the first hard frost.
How far apart should I space Sugar Pie plants?
Plant in hills of 2-3 plants spaced 4-6 feet apart in full sun. The vines are moderately sized but still need room to spread.
When should I plant Sugar Pie pumpkin seeds?
Sow directly after the last frost when soil is 65-70F, or start indoors 3-4 weeks early. Time planting so fruit ripens before fall frost.
How many seeds are in a packet and are they heirloom?
Each packet holds about 40 seeds of this open-pollinated, non-GMO heirloom, so seed can be saved from your best pumpkins.
Is this a carving pumpkin?
It's a baking variety, small and sweet, best for pies and cooking rather than carving.
How long does it store?
Cured Sugar Pie pumpkins keep for 2–3 months in cool, dry conditions.
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