{"product_id":"ga-citrouille-sugar-pie-bio","title":"Organic 'Sugar Pie' Pumpkin","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"284\"\u003e Organic 'Sugar Pie' pumpkin (Cucurbita spp.) from the seed company Gaia, a sweet heirloom variety ideal for pies and cooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eThe 'Sugar Pie' pumpkin forms \u003cstrong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"357\"\u003evigorous, trailing plants\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"406\"\u003ebroad, dark green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e that effectively protects the fruit as it ripens. The pumpkins are \u003cstrong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"530\"\u003esmall, round, and slightly flattened\u003c\/strong\u003e , with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"563\"\u003ebright, uniform orange color and\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"618\"\u003esmooth, dense, intensely sweet flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e . Their compact size makes them particularly well-suited to \u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"697\"\u003esmall gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e , while still offering remarkable culinary quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eRenowned for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"783\"\u003erich flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e , this heirloom variety is a staple in \u003cstrong data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"849\"\u003epies\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"861\"\u003epurées\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"873\"\u003esoups\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eroasts\u003c\/strong\u003e , and other sweet or savory dishes. It also boasts \u003cstrong data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003eexcellent storage qualities\u003c\/strong\u003e , allowing you to enjoy its fruit for a long time after harvesting. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003eflowers are edible\u003c\/strong\u003e , adding an extra culinary appeal to this versatile pumpkin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn, Climbing beans, Radishes, Tomatoes, Marigolds, Nasturtiums, Oregano, Calendula \u003cbr data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eNegative plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomato, Eggplant, Potato, Pepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eSpread\/Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeping\u003cbr data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 45 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eQuantity per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic\u003cbr data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet heritage variety, smooth and dense flesh, ideal for cooking, good storage life, edible flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eLeaf color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green\u003cbr data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eTexture\/flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, smooth, sweet flesh\u003cbr data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensitive to frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003eSoak the seeds in lukewarm water for up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003elightly scarify\u003c\/strong\u003e them to encourage germination. Sow at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003ea depth of 2.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e , either indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003e3 to 4 weeks before the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e , or directly outdoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003ein late May or early June\u003c\/strong\u003e , when the soil temperature reaches \u003cstrong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e . For outdoor cultivation, sow \u003cstrong data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003e2 to 3 seeds per hill\u003c\/strong\u003e , spaced \u003cstrong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003e4.5 to 6 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, then thin to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003eone plant\u003c\/strong\u003e when the seedlings reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003e7 to 10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003ePumpkins prefer a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003esunny location (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003econsistent watering (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e . Rich, well-drained soil promotes the development of tasty, well-formed fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2530\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2958\"\u003eHarvest when the fruit is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003erich orange color\u003c\/strong\u003e , the peel becomes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003edifficult to cut with a fingernail\u003c\/strong\u003e , and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2719\"\u003estain on the ground changes from creamy yellow to orange\u003c\/strong\u003e . Cut the fruit, leaving about \u003cstrong data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003e5 cm of stem\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent rot. Allow to ripen in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003ewarm, dry\u003c\/strong\u003e place, then store at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003e10-12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"2926\"\u003e55-75% humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e and good air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"2983\"\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3154\"\u003e • \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional\u003c\/strong\u003e pumpkin pies\u003cbr data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3028\"\u003e • \u003cstrong\u003eSmooth and velvety purees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3059\"\u003e • Autumn soups and stews\u003cbr data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3091\"\u003e • Oven roasting\u003cbr data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3117\"\u003e • Using \u003cstrong\u003eflowers\u003c\/strong\u003e in cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3410\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Sugar Pie'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e pumpkin is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3190\" data-end=\"3216\"\u003ereliable choice for the vegetable garden\u003c\/strong\u003e , combining \u003cstrong data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3245\"\u003ea convenient size\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3276\"\u003eremarkable sweet flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3280\" data-end=\"3305\"\u003eculinary versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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