Description
Small Sugar Organic Pumpkin Seeds 4160.
Certified Organic 1880s New England Heirloom Famous for Making Rich, Sweet, Homemade Pumpkin Pies.
Small Sugar Organic Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) is the ultimate certified organic heirloom choice for baking traditional homemade pumpkin pies. A garden favorite since its introduction in the late 1880s, this variety produces high yields of uniform, round, bright orange fruits measuring 20 to 25 cm in diameter. Inside, the sweet flesh is fine-grained, thick, and meaty—delivering superior flavor and texture for scratch-made pies, purées, soups, and autumn baking. With a harvest maturity of approximately 120 days, these organic sugar pumpkins also store remarkably well, allowing you to enjoy your harvest throughout the fall and winter.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 4160
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Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo ‘Small Sugar Organic’
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Type: Certified Organic Open-Pollinated Heirloom Baking/Pie Pumpkin
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Fruit Size: Round, approx. 20–25 cm in diameter
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Days to Harvest: Approx. 120 days
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Storage Life: Good long-term winter keeper
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Plant Spacing: Space hills 2 m apart
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Warm, deep, rich, organic, well-draining soil
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Germination: 5–10 days in warm soil
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Seed Depth: 2.5 cm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 15 seeds per packet (10–12 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Pumpkins are heat-loving crops that require warm soil temperatures for fast, reliable germination and steady growth.
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Direct Sowing (Recommended): Direct sow seeds outdoors from very late May through June once soil temperatures have warmed thoroughly. Cold soil will slow or even prevent germination. Make 4 separate 2.5 cm deep holes per hill (spacing hills 2 m apart) and plant 2 seeds in each hole. Thin to the single strongest seedling per pair after emergence.
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Indoor Starting: Start seeds indoors 3 weeks before outdoor transplanting using plantable paper or fibre pots to avoid root disturbance.
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Feeding & Care: Feed plants regularly with compost and dilute soluble organic fertilizer. Keep the soil evenly watered throughout the growing season for optimal development.
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Harvesting & Storage: Matures in approximately 120 days. Harvest mature pumpkins before the first hard autumn frost when the skin turns a rich, uniform orange and hardens. Cut from the vine leaving a sturdy stem section attached. Store in a cool, dry location for winter use.
Why Small Sugar Organic Pumpkin Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want to grow certified organic sugar pumpkins that combine historic 19th-century baking heritage with sweet flavor and dependable storage, Small Sugar Organic is an essential selection. Its compact fruit size, rich fine-grained flesh, and excellent productivity make it a staple for Canadian organic gardeners and bakers.
