8g
Cucurbita pepo.
Also widely known as the New England pumpkin, the Sugar Pie is a true American heirloom and culinary standard.
Sugar Pie pumpkin is can be harvested as early as 85 days, producing a small, round fruits that mature quickly. New England Pumpkin is sweet and fine-grained, and this makes it a perfect baking pumpkin. It stores well. This is the perfect small-to-medium pumpkin to grow in your garden.
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Latin Name: Cucurbita pepo
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Days to Maturity: 85-100
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Days to Germination: 4-10
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Seeding Depth: 1"
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Plant Spacing: 4-8 feet
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Row Spacing: 4-8 feet
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Plant Height: 18-24"
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Growth Habit: Wide-trailing vining mound
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Soil Preference: Fertile, composted, moist, well-drained
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Temperature Preference: 60-90 °F
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Light Preference: Full sun
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Sugar Pie Pumpkin Color: Classic Halloween orange
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Sugar Pie Pumpkin Flavor: Sweet winter squash flavor
