Sugar Pie

Water

High

Light

High

Container

3"+

Frost sensitive, 90-115 days to harvest
Sow after last chance of spring frost
Sweet flavor and smooth texture make it perfect for pies. Since the 1800s, sugar pie has been the standard for excellent baking, soups, and casseroles. Small 6-7″ fruits also good for fall decor and small jack o lanterns. Stores for months. Also called new England pie.
Sow outside 2-4 weeks after last spring frost date, when soil temperature is 70-90 deg.
1″ deep, 2-3 seeds per mound, 8-12′ between mounds. Thin to 1-2 plants per mound once there are several true leaves.
90-115 to maturity