vegetable variety in zone 6a
Sugar Pie pumpkin in zone 6a
Sugar Pie · Cucurbita pepo and Cucurbita maxima
- Zone
- 6a -10°F to -5°F
- Growing season
- 180 days
- Days to harvest
- 90 to 120
The verdict
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About Sugar Pie
Sweet, dense, smooth flesh; small (4-6 lb) classic pie pumpkin. Pies, custards, soups, roasting. Stores 2-3 months, the home-baker's standard.
Critical timing for zone 6a
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Common challenges in zone 6a
- ▸ Brown rot in stone fruit
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Spring frost damage to peach buds
Modified care for zone 6a
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Sugar Pie in adjacent zones
Other pumpkin varieties for zone 6a
- Cinderella (Rouge Vif d'Etampes)
Sweet, mild, tender; deeply ribbed dark-orange French heirloom. Pies, soups, stuffed and roasted whole. Decora…
- Howden
Tasteless, fibrous; the classic carving pumpkin (large, deeply ribbed orange). Jack-o'-lanterns, decoration. P…
- Long Pie
Sweet, deep flavor, fine-grained; banana-shaped orange pumpkin (looks like overgrown zucchini). The pie maker'…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Sugar Pie pumpkin grow in zone 6a?
Yes. Sugar Pie is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 7b, which includes zone 6a.
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