Pumpkin 'Baby Bear'

Cucurbita pepo var. pepo

How to grow Pumpkin 'Baby Bear'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

When pumpkin plants are 3 to 6 inches tall and (after second set of leaves appear), thin to the 3 strongest plants in each hill.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Baby Bear is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Baby Bear needs a soil ph of 6.5 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil - neutral soil).

Growing Baby Bear from seed

Plant pumpkin seed outdoors in late spring when ground is warm or start seed indoors 5 to 7 weeks earlier. Make a group of 4 to 6 pumpkin seeds placed in a ring about 2 inches across; cover with 1/2 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Each ring of pumpkin seeds is called a hill and hills should be spaced 5 to 10 feet apart each way.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 6.82 feet (2.10 metres) and sow at a depth of around 0.58 inches (1.5 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 21°C / 70°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Baby Bear about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Baby Bear

Baby Bear is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Baby Bear

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in mid autumn.