Sugar Pie Pumpkin Seeds - Classic Heirloom Pie Pumpkin
The Classic Pie Pumpkin for Homemade Goodness
Sugar Pie is the beloved heirloom pumpkin that's been gracing family tables for centuries. Perfect for baking, roasting, and creating smooth, delicious pies and soups, this variety produces sweet, fine-grained flesh that's far superior to store-bought canned pumpkin.
Why Gardeners Love Sugar Pie:
- Perfect Size - Compact 6–8 inch fruits (2–4 lbs each) are easy to harvest, store, and cook
- Superior Flavor - Sweet, fine-grained flesh ideal for pies, soups, and roasting
- Reliable Producer - Expect 3–5 fruits per plant with proper care
- True Heirloom - Grown for centuries, cherished for dependable yields and traditional taste
- Versatile Growing - Thrives in-ground, raised beds, or even large containers with trellising
Growing Information:
Days to Maturity: 100–110 days
Packet Size: 8 seeds
Seed Life: 4 years when stored properly
Plant Spacing: 3–4 feet between hills, 6 feet between rows
Planting Instructions:
Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost when soil reaches 70°F. Plant 1 inch deep, 2–3 seeds per hill. Thin to the strongest plant once established. Provide full sun, consistent water, and side-dress with compost during vine growth. Harvest when rinds are hard and fully colored.
Growing Options:
- In-ground: Best option - vines spread widely in fertile, well-drained soil
- Raised beds: Allow vines to trail out or train vertically
- Containers: Use 20+ gallon containers with strong trellising
- Small spaces: Manageable with vertical trellising or pruning
Heirloom, open-pollinated seeds. Non-GMO. Perfect for homesteaders, market gardeners, and anyone who loves homemade pumpkin pie.
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