Pumpkin, Small Sugar – 15 Heirloom Seeds – GMO Free (Cucurbita pepo)
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Common Name | Pumpkin |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
| Genus | Allium |
| Cultivating Difficulty | Easy |
| Season Of Interest | Fall |
| Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Features | Edible |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH EVERY ORDER!Small Sugar Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) - 15 Seeds•Heirloom•Non-GMO•American grown seeds•USDA Zones 3-12Description:Small Sugar pumpkins are a popular heirloom variety and grow pumpkins that are small, round and weigh about 7 pounds. The flesh is fine grained, sweet, stringless, and yellow-orange in color. Small Sugar is a highly preferred pumpkin for canning and pies.Culinary Properties:Dating from the early colonial period of American history, this heirloom pumpkin is an excellent choice for pies and baking because of its smooth, sweetly flavored flesh.Medicinal Properties:Pumpkin has a range of fantastic benefits, including being one of the best-known sources of beta carotene. Beta carotene is a powerful antioxidant that gives orange vegetables and fruits their vibrant color. The body converts any ingested beta carotene into vitamin A. Many studies have suggested that eating more plant foods, such as pumpkin, decreases the risk of obesity and overall mortality. It can also help a person avoid diabetes and heart disease, promote a healthy complexion and hair, increase energy, and a healthy body mass index (BMI).Growing Instructions:Gardeners with short growing seasons may want to start the Small Sugar pumpkin seeds a month before the last expected frost. Since pumpkins do not take well to transplanting, peat pots are the best option. Plant two seeds per pot later clipping off the weaker seedling. Harden the seedlings off before transplanting about a week after the last frost or when soil temps reach at least 60°. Plant the seedlings in very rich soil, 8-10' apart in rows 10-12' apart. To direct sow, plant the seeds a week after the frost .5" deep, 3-4' apart and thin to 8-10' apart. Since pumpkin seedlings do not tolerate frost, provide protection if cold weather threatens. Keep the soil moist at all times, but avoid getting the leaves wet. When the vines develop, a layer of mulch can help conserve water and reduce weeks which compete for resources. By midsummer, pinch off all the blooms to focus the plant's energy into the developing pumpkins.Shipping:All orders are shipped USPS First Class with tracking at a flat rate whether you buy 1 seed order or 100. Free shipping over $35. All orders come in a resealable plastic zip lock bag labeled with growing instructions. If stored properly, your seeds can last for years. All seeds have been tested to ensure the highest germination rate possible. Our seeds have no weeds or fillers mixed in. You will get 100% of the seed you ordered. We do our absolute best to get all orders placed before 4pm out that day. Orders placed after 4pm will ship the following day. During peak seasons, processing times may be slightly longer. If you have any questions, please contact us at any time.***These products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and therefore we cannot claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All information on our site is provided for educational purposes only.