Baby Bear F1 Pumpkin seeds
The Baby Bear F1 pumpkin have a lot going for them. In addition to being adorable, these pumpkins are disease-resistant and are filled with semi-hulled pepitas ready for eating, roasting, or blending into smoothies. The pumpkins are anywhere from 1 1/2 to 2 lbs. The flesh is great for pies and pastries, while the entire pumpkin can be used as a decoration if desired.
Each plant will produce about 8 pumpkins. These are perfect for trellising and will not need additional support for the pumpkins. Baby Bear pumpkins also have a long storage life and have been said could survive light frosts.
Botanic name:
C.pepo
Plant spacing:
- 18" - 24" apart
- 5' - 6' for rows
Color:
Bright orange
Sowing depth:
1"
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
The seeds are ideal for eating raw, blended into smoothies, sprinkled on salads, or roasted. The flesh of the pumpkin is a good option for baking.
Frost hardy:
Semi- These can withstand a light frost but not a killing frost
Maturity days:
105 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes with an exception. Pumpkin roots grow shallow, not deep. With smaller pumpkin varieties (miniature-small), you can grow these in a container as long as the container is approx. 36" across. If you don't have a container this big, repurpose a small kids pool or pond insert.
Vine Habit:
Full vine
Weight:
1.5 - 2.5 lbs.
Disease & Pest Resistance:
-
