Description
Sweet Dumpling Squash Seeds (Winter Type) 2280.
Delightful Open-Pollinated Winter Squash Yielding Single-Serving Fruits with Remarkably Sweet Golden Flesh.
Sweet Dumpling Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a charming open-pollinated variety prized for its unique dumpling shape, beautiful ivory-and-green striped rind, and exceptional sweetness. Producing an abundance of compact fruits on productive vines, each squash averages 10 cm in size and weighs approximately 250 g—making them the perfect proportion for single-serving meals. Inside, the fine-grained, light golden flesh is exceptionally sweet and rich, ideal for baking whole, roasting, or stuffing with savory fillings. The mature fruits feature a hard rind that allows them to store well throughout the winter months.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 2280
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Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo ‘Sweet Dumpling’
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Type: Open-Pollinated Winter Squash
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Fruit Size & Weight: 10 cm size (Approx. 250 g)
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Plant Spacing: Space hills 2.4 m apart
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Deep, rich, organic, well-draining soil (pH 5.5–6.5)
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Germination: 7–10 days in warm soil
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Seed Depth: 2.5 cm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 20 seeds per packet (10–12 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Squash are heat-loving crops that thrive in full sun with organic-rich soil and careful transplanting to protect sensitive roots.
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Direct Sowing (Recommended): Direct sow seeds outdoors from late May to mid-June once soil temperatures have warmed thoroughly. Plant seeds 2.5 cm deep in hills spaced 2.4 m apart, placing 4 to 6 seeds per hill. Thin to the 3 strongest seedlings per hill after emergence.
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Indoor Starting: In shorter-season regions, start seeds indoors 3 weeks before outdoor planting. Sow directly into paper, fibre, or peat pots to prevent root disturbance during transplanting.
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Soil Preparation & Care: Work generous amounts of rich compost or well-rotted manure into garden beds prior to planting. Laying straw mulch beneath developing fruits keeps them elevated off damp soil to protect the rind from rot.
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Harvesting & Storage: Harvest mature squash before the first hard autumn frost when the skin hardens and the ivory-and-green colour pattern fully sets. Cut from the vine leaving a short stem section attached. Cured fruits store remarkably well in a cool, dry location.
Why Sweet Dumpling Squash Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you are looking for a highly productive winter squash that combines single-serving convenience with dessert-like sweetness, Sweet Dumpling is an essential pick. Its decorative striped appearance, high yields, and versatile culinary performance make it a favorite for Canadian home gardeners and kitchen enthusiasts.
