Pumpkin, Winter Squash
Cucurbitapepo 'Sugar Pie'

Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species: pepo (PEP-oh)
Cultivar: Sugar Pie

Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent

Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Orange/Apricot

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored