Pumpkin 'Small Sugar'

Cucurbita pepo var. pepo

How to grow Pumpkin 'Small Sugar'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Small Sugar is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures.

Growing Small Sugar from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.34 inches (6.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.2 inches (0.5 cm).

Transplanting Small Sugar

As Small Sugar is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out (around 16°C / 61°F as a guideline) - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Small Sugar

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late autumn.

Small Sugar folklore & trivia

Small Sugar pumpkins have been grown in the US at least since the Civil War.2

Other Names for Pumpkin 'Small Sugar'

New England Pie, New England Sugar, New England Sugar Pie, Sugar Pie, Early Sweet Sugar Pie

Footnotes

1 “From ‘Edible Heirlooms’ by Bill Thorness

2 “From ‘Edible Heirlooms’ by Bill Thorness