Sugar Cup F1 Pumpkin seeds
Sugar Cup F1 pumpkin is a visual and culinary delight! These medium-sized wonders combine ornamental beauty with irresistible edibility, making them a must-have addition to your garden.
Sugar Cup F1 pumpkins come in a captivating spectrum of colors, ranging from jade green to elegant Sage green, adding a touch of sophistication to any garden or table. However, it's not just their appearance that sets them apart.
These pumpkins boast a rich, dark apricot-colored flesh that is not only intensely sweet but also exceptionally high in dry matter, ensuring a top-tier dining experience.
One of their standout features is their remarkable yield potential. In trials, we've witnessed the remarkable sight of over 8 pumpkins forming on each vine, a testament to their robust growth. Each of these pumpkins is equipped with a sturdy handle, making them easy to handle and transport.
Expect Sugar Cup F1 pumpkins to have a diameter of approximately 9 inches and an average height of 5 inches, with an average weight of 8 lbs. About 40% of them will feature a larger "button" on the bottom, while the remaining 60% will have a smaller one, adding a touch of uniqueness to each fruit.
Furthermore, this variety showcases a standard vine and boasts high resistance to powdery mildew, ensuring that your gardening efforts are rewarded with healthy and abundant harvests.
Seed count: 10
Botanic name:
C.Maxima
Plant spacing:
24-36" apart
10-12' for rows
Color:
Jade green to Sage green.
Sowing depth:
1"
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Sugar Cup can be used as an ornamental, but is best utilized in the kitchen. The flesh is so sweet no sugar is needed in recipes. The fine-grained flesh is best for dessert applications.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
90-100 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Not recommended
Other names:
N/A
Vine Habit:
Full vine
Weight:
8-10 lbs.
Disease & Pest Resistance:
Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew
