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Pumpkin Small Sugar
Cucurbita pepo
Product code : NOR-GR01
The 'Petite Sucrée' pumpkin is a compact and flavorful variety. With its bright orange skin and sweet flesh, it is ideal for preserves, pies, and other autumn recipes. Its round fruits, weighing 2.5 to 3 kg, grow on long vines, offering an abundant and easy-to-grow harvest. This variety reaches maturity 115 days after sowing. The packet contains 50 seeds to start your planting. The compact habit of this variety makes it easy to integrate into tight spaces: you can place the planting closer to a walkway to enjoy its details and tend to it easily.
- Quantity
- 50 seeds
- Exposure
- Sun
- Life cycle
- Annual in cultivation in Quebec
Discover the plant
Common namePumpkin
FamilyCucurbitaceae
GenusCucurbita
Speciespumpkin
CultivarSweet Little Thing
TypeProcessed
Botanical nameCucurbita pepo
'Small Sugar' Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo). The 'Small Sugar' pumpkin is a compact and flavorful variety. With its bright orange skin and sweet flesh, it is ideal for canning, pies, and other autumnal recipes. Its round 2.5 to 3 kg fruits develop on long vines, offering an abundant and easy-to-grow harvest. For 'Small Sugar' Pumpkin, maturity for this variety is 115 days after sowing. For 'Small Sugar' Pumpkin, the packet contains 50 seeds to start your planting. For 'Small Sugar' Pumpkin, the compact habit of this variety makes it easy to integrate into small spaces: you can place the planting closer to a walkway to enjoy its details.
For 'Small Sugar' Pumpkin, germination generally takes 7 to 14 days in soil kept at 25 to 35 °C (77 to 95 °F). For 'Small Sugar' Pumpkin, the sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost. For 'Small Sugar' Pumpkin, for this variety, observe this sowing depth: 2.5 cm. For 'Small Sugar' Pumpkin, squash and zucchini recover better when their roots remain intact. For 'Small Sugar' Pumpkin, sowing in individual pots facilitates transplantation; in the garden, wait for the soil to warm up.
Choose a location in full sun and rich, well-drained soil, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0 to 7.0). Fertilize as needed to promote vigorous vine and fruit growth. Harvest the pumpkins when they are well-colored, with a hard skin to the touch, and before the arrival of the first frosts. Their sweet flavor and tender flesh make them perfect for homemade pies, purees, or preserves. Add the 'Small Sugar' pumpkin to your vegetable garden for a delicious and versatile harvest. Ideal for home cooking enthusiasts, it will delight young and old alike with its sweet taste and numerous culinary possibilities.
Sowing guide
It all startswith a seed.
Sowing depth
1 in
Spacing / density
Plant four to five seeds 2.5 cm deep in mounds spaced 2 m apart. Thin to 2 or 3 plants. Plant four to five seeds 2.5 cm deep in mounds spaced 2 m apart. Thin to 2 or 3 plants.
Germination temperature
25 to 35 °C (77 to 95 °F)
Germination time
7 to 14 days
Sowing period
Indoors, 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost
Propagation
Sowing
Growing method
Germination generally takes 7 to 14 days in soil kept at 25 to 35 °C (77 to 95 °F). The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost. For this variety, observe this sowing depth: 2.5 cm. To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its exposure: sun. When planting this variety, the spacing to use is: plant four to five seeds at a depth of 2.5 cm in mounds spaced 2 m apart. Thin to 2 or 3 plants. Use this variety along the edge of an accessible area; its compact silhouette is best appreciated when taller plants do not close in over it. Install a support for this variety before the stems lengthen and guide the first shoots toward the support points; this allows the foliage to occupy the height without mingling with neighboring crops. Pumpkins require fertile soil; add a generous amount of organic matter when sowing.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Watering
With its bright orange skin and sweet flesh, it is ideal for preserves, pies, and other autumnal recipes. Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during fruit formation. Harvest the pumpkins when they are well-colored, with skin that is hard to the touch, and before the arrival of the first frosts. To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its sun exposure requirements: sun.
Soil type
Prioritize a location in full sun with rich, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0 to 7.0). To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its sun exposure requirements. For this variety, prepare fertile soil before planting, then adjust applications for flowering and fruit development; a plant with dense foliage does not automatically justify more fertilizer.
Fertilization
Fertilize as needed to promote vigorous growth of vines and fruit. For this variety, prepare fertile soil before planting, then adjust applications during flowering and fruit development; a very leafy plant does not automatically justify more fertilizer. To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its exposure requirements: sun.
Seasonal care
Water regularly to maintain constant moisture, especially during fruit formation. Pumpkins require fertile soil; add a generous amount of organic matter when sowing. Adequate moisture is required for cultivation; water slowly and deeply. What would autumn be without pumpkins in our gardens! Germination generally takes 7 to 14 days in soil kept at 25 to 35 °C (77 to 95 °F). The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost. For this variety, observe this planting depth: 2.5 cm. For this variety, prepare fertile soil before planting, then adjust applications during flowering and fruit enlargement; a very leafy plant does not automatically justify more fertilizer. Begin monitoring this variety for harvest as it approaches 115 days after sowing; check for the desired color, firmness, and size for picking. This variety has the following harvest characteristic: fruit weight — 2.5-3 kg. This variety has the following harvest characteristic: fruit shape — round. Harvest when the pumpkin is dark orange and store them in a cool, dry place. When planting this variety, the spacing to use is to plant four to five seeds at a depth of 2.5 cm in mounds spaced 2 m apart.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
One plant per drained container, with room for its mature size.
Place the container for this variety in this exposure: sun, while checking the light received throughout the day. Germination generally takes 7 to 14 days in soil kept at 25 to 35 °C (77 to 95 °F). The sowing calendar for this variety is prepared as follows: indoors, 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost. For this variety, follow this sowing depth: 2.5 cm. To install this variety, first choose a location corresponding to its exposure: sun. Pumpkins require fertile soil; add a generous amount of organic matter when sowing. Adequate moisture is required for its cultivation; water slowly and deeply. What would autumn be without the presence of pumpkins in our gardens! The packet contains 50 seeds to start your planting. The compact habit of this variety makes it easy to integrate into tight spaces: you can place the planting closer to a walkway to enjoy its details and intervene easily. Choose a full sun location and rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0 to 7.0). With its bright orange skin and sweet flesh, it is ideal for preserves, pies, and other autumn recipes.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Fruiting
With its bright orange skin and sweet flesh, it is ideal for preserves, pies, and other autumnal recipes. Its round 2.5 to 3 kg fruits grow on long vines, offering an abundant and easy-to-grow harvest. Water regularly to maintain constant moisture, especially during fruit set. Fertilize as needed to promote vigorous vine and fruit growth.
Days to maturity
115 days after sowing
Harvest
Harvest the fruits at the stage appropriate to the variety by cutting their stem with a clean tool. For zucchinis and cucumbers, frequent harvesting allows you to enjoy tender fruits.
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
When planting this variety, the spacing to use is four to five seeds at a depth of 2.5 cm in mounds spaced 2 m apart. Thin to 2 or 3 plants. Use this variety along the edge of an accessible landscape; its compact silhouette is best appreciated when taller plants do not close in over it. Install the support for this variety before the stems elongate and guide the first shoots toward the anchor points; the foliage can thus occupy the height without mingling with neighboring crops.
Recipe idea
From the gardento your plate.
Edible parts
Fruits
Recipe idea for your 'Petite Sucrée' pumpkin harvest. Turn the squash flesh into soup. Cut the fruit using a suitable knife on a stable board, remove the seeds, and scoop out the flesh. Sauté an onion in a pot with a little oil, then add the pieces of squash. Pour in enough broth to just cover the vegetables and let simmer until the flesh is tender. Blend while adding the liquid gradually to adjust the thickness. A small diced apple can accompany sweet-fleshed squash. When serving, add a spoonful of plain yogurt, pepper, and some fresh herbs according to your taste. The size of the pieces influences cooking time more than their exact shape. Check several pieces before removing the dish from the heat, especially if the harvest includes fruits of different sizes. Moist flesh sometimes requires a bit more evaporation; denser flesh may require more liquid.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
When should I start sowing 'Petite Sucrée' pumpkin seeds?
Germination generally takes 7 to 14 days in soil kept at 25 to 35 °C (77 to 95 °F). The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost. For this variety, observe this sowing depth: 2.5 cm. Squash and zucchini thrive best when their roots remain intact. Sowing in individual pots facilitates transplanting; in the garden, wait for the soil to warm up. Avoid burying seedlings in cold, saturated soil. Label each location and allow enough surface area for the vines from the start.
What support should be provided for 'Petite Sucrée' pumpkin?
When planting this variety, the spacing to use is four to five seeds at a depth of 2.5 cm in mounds spaced 2 m apart. Thin to 2 or 3 plants. Use this variety along the edge of an accessible landscape; its compact silhouette is best appreciated when taller plants do not close in over it. Install the support for this variety before the stems elongate and guide the first shoots toward the anchor points; the foliage can then occupy the height without mingling with neighboring crops.
How to enjoy the 'Sugar Pie' pumpkin variety in containers?
Place the container for this variety in this exposure: sun, checking the light received throughout the day. When planting this variety, the spacing to use is to plant four to five seeds at a depth of 2.5 cm in mounds spaced 2 m apart. Thin to 2 or 3 plants. Plant four to five seeds at a depth of 2.5 cm in mounds spaced 2 m apart. Use this variety at the edge of an accessible layout; its compact silhouette is best seen when taller plants do not close in above it. Install the support for this variety before the stems elongate and guide the first shoots toward the support points; the foliage can thus occupy the height without mingling with neighboring crops.
When to harvest 'Sugar Pie' pumpkins?
Begin observing this variety for harvest approaching 115 days after sowing; then check for the desired color, firmness, and size for picking. This variety features the following characteristic at harvest: fruit weight — 2.5-3 kg. This variety features the following characteristic at harvest: fruit shape — round. Harvest when the pumpkin is dark orange and store in a cool, dry place. The maturity of this variety is 115 days after sowing. Pumpkins require fertile soil; add a generous amount of organic matter when sowing. For 'Petite Sucrée' pumpkins, the instructions on the sold packet take priority when they specify a date, depth, or quantity.
Which location is suitable for 'Petite Sucrée' pumpkin?
To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its sun exposure. When planting this variety, use a spacing of four to five seeds at a depth of 2.5 cm in mounds spaced 2 m apart. Thin to 2 or 3 plants. Use this variety along the edge of an accessible area; its compact silhouette is best appreciated when taller plants do not close in over it. Install the support for this variety before the stems lengthen and guide the first shoots toward the support points; this allows the foliage to occupy the height without mingling with neighboring crops.
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