Small Sugar Pumpkin Seeds (Organic)

Small Sugar Pumpkin Seeds (Organic)

$3.99
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Pumpkin - Small Sugar - Cucurbita pepo Tender Annual A standard since the 1800s, Small Sugar is the classic pumpkin for pies and canning. The dark orange, deeply ribbed rind has fine-grained, stringless, sweet, thick, yellow flesh. Fruit grows 6"-9" in diameter, weighing 5-8 pounds each. Did You Know? Pumpkins are an excellent source of vitamin A. Soil & Water: Pumpkins prefer loam or sandy soil high in organic matter to hold large amounts of moisture. The plants require heavy and even water for best development. Preferred soil pH is between 6.0-7.0. Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost or sow seed directly when soil temperature reaches 70°F. To begin growing earlier, use mulching plastics and row covers to warm the soil. Harvesting & Storage: For immediate use, harvest when the skin loses its sheen. For storage, harvest pumpkins when fully mature. Cut the fruit from the vine, leaving 4"-6" of stem. Cure for storage by setting in a warm, dry location for 1-2 weeks. Soil Temperature: 70-90°FPlanting Depth: 1/2"-1"Germination: 6-18 DaysHeight At Maturity: 18"-24"Days To Maturity: 80-118 DaysSun/Shade: Full SunSpacing After Thinning: 2'-4'Approx Seeds per Pack: 25 Seeds Features Grow on a Trellis Open-Pollinated Characteristics USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product Approximate Harvest Time : Early Fall Approximate Harvest Time : Late Fall Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer Growth Habit : Vining Life Cycle : Tender Annual Plant Family : Curcubitaceae (Curcubits) Planting Time : Summer Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5 Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0 Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant Sun Requirements : Full Sun Planting & Care Soil & Water: Pumpkins prefer loam or sandy soil high in organic matter to hold large amounts of moisture. The plants require heavy and even water for best development. Preferred soil pH is between 6.0-7.0. Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost or sow seed directly when soil temperature reaches 70°F. To begin growing earlier, use mulching plastics and row covers to warm the soil. Harvesting & Storage: For immediate use, harvest when the skin loses its sheen. For storage, harvest pumpkins when fully mature. Cut the fruit from the vine, leaving 4"-6" of stem. Cure for storage by setting in a warm, dry location for 1-2 weeks. Guarantee Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

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