Small Sugar Pumpkin represents over 120 years of continuous selection for culinary excellence, establishing itself as the definitive heirloom pie pumpkin across North America. The flesh exhibits remarkable density and sweetness—a golden-orange interior with minimal fiber and exceptional moisture balance that yields silky purees without excessive straining or reduction. This inherent quality distinguishes Small Sugar from larger field varieties, which often require extended cooking and aggressive processing to achieve comparable texture and flavor concentration. The plant architecture reflects practical breeding for home and small-farm cultivation. Vines reach 4 to 6 feet, manageable within typical garden spaces while producing abundant fruit. Each plant reliably sets 7-inch diameter fruits with subtle ribbing and slightly flattened form—the classic pumpkin silhouette. Individual specimens weigh 6 to 8 pounds, the optimal size for single-household processing and storage. This scale eliminates waste inherent in larger varieties while providing sufficient flesh for multiple pie batches or canning projects. Culinary performance justifies Small Sugar's enduring reputation. The flesh cooks quickly and uniformly, reducing preparation time compared to field pumpkins. The natural sugar content requires minimal sweetening in traditional pie recipes, allowing the pumpkin's distinctive flavor to dominate. The low fiber content produces smooth purees ideal for pies, soups, and baked goods, while the firm structure withstands extended cooking without disintegration. Canning applications benefit from the consistent flesh quality and reliable moisture levels that ensure proper gel formation and shelf stability. These non-GMO heirloom seeds preserve genetic integrity while delivering proven performance. The variety's 120-year track record, combined with superior flavor and reliable yields, makes Small Sugar the informed choice for gardeners seeking authentic pie pumpkins with genuine culinary distinction rather than ornamental novelty.

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David’s Garden Seeds is a Veteran owned business that has been offering quality pumpkin seeds since 2009.

David's Garden Seeds® is a member of the GO TEXAN agriculture program.

We cannot possibly put all the directions you need for growing pumpkins in your area on the seed package. We recommend that you read articles or check with other gardeners in your area.

This is an heirloom seed, meaning it has been passed down from generation to generation for at least 75 years. As a rule, heirloom seeds taste better and will grow the same year after year.

These are also open pollinated meaning they will reproduce themselves. While all heirlooms are open pollinated not all open pollinated seeds are heirlooms.

Freshly Packed: These pumpkin seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well.