{"product_id":"pumpkin-small-sugar-953","title":"Pumpkin Small Sugar Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Sugar, also known as New England Pie, is a classic American heirloom Pumpkin producing manageable, flattened globe-shaped fruits with smooth orange skin. Fruits can reach approximately 30 cm across and are renowned for their thick, sweet flesh and excellent culinary quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yellow to deep golden flesh is dense, smooth and notably low in stringiness, making Small Sugar particularly well suited to purées and baking. It has long been regarded as one of the finest pumpkins for traditional pumpkin pie, but is equally delicious roasted, mashed or used in soups, breads, muffins and other sweet or savoury dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Sugar has been grown in North America since at least the 19th century and is closely associated with traditional New England cooking. Unlike the large pumpkins grown primarily for carving or exhibition, it was selected specifically as an eating pumpkin, with manageable fruit, thick flesh and good sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact fruit size is also practical for the home kitchen, as a single pumpkin can be used without producing the enormous quantity of leftover flesh associated with larger storage varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e, Small Sugar belongs to the same diverse species as zucchini, many summer squashes and numerous ornamental gourds. Plants are vigorous trailing vines and perform best in warm soil, full sun and fertile growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 10 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: March–August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: August–February\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: September–January\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: October–December, after frost risk has passed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 20–30 mm deep directly into warm, prepared soil, or raise seedlings in pots or trays for transplanting. In frost-prone climates, wait until all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed before planting outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in rich, fertile, well-drained soil. Allow approximately 1–1.5 m between plants and provide additional room for the vines to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep plants consistently watered during active growth, flowering and fruit development. Water deeply at soil level where possible rather than regularly wetting the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when fruits have developed their mature orange colour, the rind has hardened and the stem begins to dry. Cut from the vine with a generous section of stem attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCure mature pumpkins in a warm, dry, well-ventilated position before storing in a cool, dry place with good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 80–118 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375862993114,"sku":"prefix_681c1f724a5ce4.45380979","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10g","offer_id":46375863025882,"sku":"prefix_681c1f724a5d34.10536597","price":7.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g","offer_id":46375863058650,"sku":"prefix_681c1f724a5d64.80376538","price":15.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50g","offer_id":46375863091418,"sku":"prefix_681c1f724a5d82.04777507","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/2024-03-19_Pumpkin_-_Small_Sugar.jpg?v=1784851504","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/pumpkin-small-sugar-953","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}