Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Small Sugar'

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
Deciduous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 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
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
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
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
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:

Stockton, California

East Chatham, New York

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(Zone 5a) | March 2007 | neutral

I tried these, but only 2 had time to mature. They were good, but for the harvest, it wasn't worth the space.

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | February 2005 | neutral

Considered an heirloom as it pre-dates the Civil War.

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

This one is also sold as the New England Pie . About 100 days it is generally described as "...an early, productive, general purpose vari...Read More

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East Chatham, NY | December 2004 | neutral

This variety grew very well. I wouldn't say that they were that great for pies. The pie I made was just OK. Most commercial "pumpkin" in ...Read More

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Brandon, MS (Zone 8a) | October 2004 | neutral

I have ordered seeds for this pumpkin. According to the vendor's website, this is the pie pumpkin, although the larger specimens can al...Read More

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