Pumpkin Seeds – Sugar Pie

Perfect for Baking: Smooth, fine-grained flesh with natural sweetness — ideal for pies and purées. Compact Size: Easy to handle 2–4 lb fruits that fit well in raised beds or small gardens. High-Yielding: Vigorous vines produce multiple pumpkins per plant. Great Storage: Keeps well after harvest for long-lasting use in fall and winter dishes. Plant Characteristics Height: Vines grow 12–18 inches tall Growth Habit: Sprawling vines with short internodes — semi-compact for a pumpkin variety Fruit Type: Small, round, deep-orange pumpkins (6–8 inches wide, 2–4 lbs each) Days to Maturity: 90–100 days Hardiness: Warm-season annual Flavor and Culinary Uses Flavor: Sweet and earthy with a creamy, smooth texture when cooked Culinary Uses: Ideal for pies, soups, purées, breads, and roasted dishes Companion Planting Tips Good Companions: Corn, beans, marigolds, and nasturtiums Avoid Planting Near: Potatoes and other root vegetables that compete underground Bonus Benefit: Attracts pollinators and adds festive fall color to any garden Common Issues and Solutions Powdery Mildew: Space plants well and provide good airflow; treat early with neem oil if needed Poor Fruit Set: Encourage pollinators or hand-pollinate flowers in early morning Rotting on Ground: Use straw mulch or boards to keep pumpkins off moist soil Seeds Per Packet 5g Approximately 45 15g Approximately 135