Sugar Pie Pumpkin

Grow the perfect pie pumpkin with Sugar Pie – the classic heirloom variety that produces small, 5-7 pound pumpkins with sweet, fine-grained flesh ideal for pies, baking, and cooking. These compact pumpkins deliver superior flavor and smooth texture that far surpasses canned pumpkin, making them essential for autumn baking and holiday traditions.

Growing Information

• Days to maturity: 100-115 days from direct sowing
• Planting: Direct sow after last frost when soil temperature reaches 70°F; plant seeds 1 inch deep in hills of 3-4 seeds, 4-6 feet apart
• Spacing: Hills 6-8 feet apart; thin to 2-3 plants per hill
• Sun: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
• Zones: 3-10 (warm-season annual)

Harvest & Use

Harvest when pumpkins turn deep orange and the rind is hard – typically in late September through October. Cut with 3-4 inches of stem attached and cure in a warm, dry location for 10-14 days. Perfect for pumpkin pie, bread, muffins, soup, roasting, and puree. The sweet, smooth flesh has minimal strings and makes superior pies with rich flavor and creamy texture. Each vine produces 4-6 pumpkins. Store cured pumpkins in a cool, dry location for several months.

Care Tips

Sugar Pie pumpkins thrive in rich, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Water deeply and regularly – about 1-2 inches per week – especially during flowering and fruit development. Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Side-dress with compost when vines begin to run. Vines can spread 10-15 feet, so provide ample space. Companion plant with corn, beans, or nasturtiums for traditional Three Sisters garden benefits.

Why Choose Sugar Pie

This time-tested variety offers exceptional sweetness, perfect size for pies (one pumpkin makes 2-3 pies), and superior flavor that makes homemade pumpkin pie unforgettable. Whether you're baking for Thanksgiving, making pumpkin bread, or creating homemade puree, Sugar Pie delivers consistent quality and authentic pumpkin flavor that's been treasured for generations.