Pumpkin, Small Sugar (Cucurbita pepo) - 15 and 50 similar items

Small Sugar Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) Seed Details: Type: Heirloom Lifespan: Annual USDA Zones: 3 - 12 Seeds per Pack: 15 Non-GMO: Yes Description: Small Sugar pumpkins are a beloved heirloom variety known for their small, round shape and approximate weight of 7 pounds. With fine-grained, sweet, and stringless flesh that is yellow-orange in color, Small Sugar pumpkins are the preferred choice for canning and making pies, making them a staple for autumn harvests. Growing Instructions: Starting Seeds: For gardeners in short growing seasons, start seeds indoors a month before the last expected frost. Use peat pots, planting two seeds per pot, and thin to one seedling by clipping the weaker one. Transplanting: Harden seedlings off about a week after the last frost or when soil temperatures reach at least 60F. Transplant seedlings into rich soil, spacing them 8-10 feet apart in rows 10-12 feet apart. Direct Sowing: If direct sowing, wait until a week after the last frost. Plant seeds 0.5 inches deep, 3-4 feet apart, and thin to 8-10 feet apart. Care: Protect seedlings from frost, keeping the soil moist without wetting the leaves. Once vines develop, apply a layer of mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. By midsummer, pinch off all blooms to redirect the plant's energy towards developing pumpkins.