SUGAR PUMPKINS - This strain of pumpkin is a American Heirloom that can be traced back to the colonial days. They get about 8"-10" tall, and weigh about 7/8 lbs. The flesh has a exceptionally high sugar content when compared to a big field pumpkin. This is the preferred pumpkin for baking and canning. About 100 Days to maturity. 30+ Seeds per order. cucurbita pepo. Spring, soil temp 65F+. Full sun. SOW - 3/4 seeds per, 1/2" deep, on hills about 8ft apart. Keep moist. Germination 7-14 Days. Thin to the best two seedlings per hill. Use scissors to cut out unwanted sprouts. Medium steady water and organic fertilizer about once a month. Mature sugar pumpkins in about 100 Days