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Sugar Pie Pumpkin

Sugar Pie Pumpkin is a heirloom squash. Germination takes 7-10 days and fruit ripens from about day 100-110. Skin runs to deep orange. Water need is 1 inch per week, deep watering at soil level. Suits zones 3-11.

Squash
100-110days to harvest
7-10days to germinate
Z3–11USDA zones
Easydifficulty
Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost when soil is 65°F+. Plant seeds 1 inch deep in hills.

Cultivation

Sun
Full sun (6+ hours)
Water
1 inch per week, deep watering at soil level
Soil
Rich, well-drained soil with compost
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Spacing
36-48 inches
Height
1-3 feet
Season
Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour
Deep orange
Size
6-8 inches diameter, 3-7 lbs
Shape
Round, slightly flattened with deep ribs
Flavour
Sweet, smooth, rich and creamy with classic pumpkin flavor

In the kitchen

Pies, breads, soups, roasting, purees, baking

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests
Squash bugs, cucumber beetles, vine borers
Diseases
Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, downy mildew
Resistance
Good general disease tolerance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

ZoneStart indoorsTransplantDirect sowHarvest
3——June – JulyOctober
4——June – JulyOctober
5——May – JuneSeptember – October
6——May – JuneSeptember – November
7——April – JuneSeptember – October
8——April – MayAugust – October
9——March – AprilJuly – September
10——February – AprilJuly – August
11——January – MarchJune – July
12——January – MarchJune – July
13——January – MarchJune – July

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

CornProvides vertical structure for pumpkin vines to climb and creates beneficial microclimate
Bush BeansFix nitrogen in soil to feed heavy-feeding pumpkins and don't compete for ground space
MarigoldsRepel cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and nematodes that commonly attack pumpkins
NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for squash bugs and cucumber beetles, also repel aphids
RadishesDeter squash vine borers and cucumber beetles while being harvested before pumpkins spread
CatnipStrongly repels squash bugs, cucumber beetles, and other common pumpkin pests
OreganoRepels aphids and provides general pest deterrent without competing for space
SunflowersAttract beneficial insects and provide windbreak protection for sprawling pumpkin vines

Avoid

PotatoesCompete for similar soil nutrients and space, both are heavy feeders that deplete soil
FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants including pumpkins through allelopathic compounds
BrassicasHeavy nitrogen feeders that compete directly with pumpkins and may stunt growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g)
26
Protein (g)
1
Fat (g)
0.1
Carbohydrate (g)
6.5
Fibre (g)
0.5
Sugars (g)
2.76
Vitamin A (µg)
426
Vitamin C (mg)
9
Vitamin E (mg)
1.06
Vitamin K (µg)
1.1
Vitamin B6 (mg)
0.061
Folate (µg)
16
Calcium (mg)
21
Iron (mg)
0.8
Magnesium (mg)
12
Phosphorus (mg)
44
Potassium (mg)
340
Zinc (mg)
0.32
Selenium (µg)
0.3
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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

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