Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Baby Bear'

Cucurbitapepo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
pepo (PEP-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Keystone Heights, Florida

Northfield, Vermont

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Keystone Heights, FL | December 2011 | positive

This is a good pumpkin for a spring garden in Florida. I got pumpkins in May and the vines produced again in June to give me another batch.

T
Northfield, VT | November 2009 | positive

I had great success one year with this cultivar, and from 2-3 plants had well over 30 pumpkins. Lovely size to share with young children...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2005 | neutral

Baby Bear is a unique size and shape, and has been called ""the perfect mini pumpkin. Deep orange, 1 1/2 -2 1/2 lb. fruits are about half...Read More

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