Microgreens Pumpkin Seeds - Sugar Pie
7-14 Days to maturity. Cucurbita pepo. Sugar Pie Pumpkin Microgreen Seeds. Sugar Pie Pumpkin Microgreens can be grown in a tray. Or, you can have fun with it and grow these seeds inside a pumpkin shell for the holiday season. You can expect these microgreens to have a strong bitter flavor making them preferred for a Halloween or Thanksgiving decorative grow. Have fun with your family as you watch these seeds sprout into large leaves similar in size and appearance to sunflower microgreens. ~256 seeds/oz.
Growing Microgreens Starter Guide
Pumpkin - Sugar Pie - Microgreens Seeds
Grow these microgreens from purchased seeds or from harvesting your Sugar Pie pumpkins from the patch. Keep these microgreens in mind when you are looking for a family or kid-friendly garden activity that can be done right in your kitchen. Keep these micros in mind for the Halloween and Thanksgiving season. Tech-savvy? Try documenting the process with a time-lapse video.
Growing Sugar Pie Pumpkin Microgreen Seeds
Soaking is not required, though we would love to hear about your experience if you decide to do so. Soil is the preferred growing medium. Cover your seeds to maintain moisture for 3-5 days.
These microgreens may have a faint smell to them to accompany their bitter taste. Water as needed to maintain moist soil without soaking the soil. If you start to see signs of molding, spray with ½ cup water and 1 tablespoon food-grade hydrogen peroxide mixture. We recommend growing the seeds inside a pumpkin to maintain an ideal growing environment.
To do this, hollow out the inside. Add soil just below your top opening. Place your seeds, then cover them with soil. Water and replace the top of your pumpkin. These microgreens should be ready in about 7-14 days. Most people prefer to use pumpkin microgreens for decoration rather than consumption.
Culinary Tips
These microgreens are not recommended for eating as they are very bitter. They are edible though, and may be better used when paired with acidic or sweet foods.
Stories/Tips From Our Gardeners
"I highly recommend growing these luscious microgreens in a carved pumpkin for a fun decoration and perfect October activity with kids. Not only is it great for decoration, the microgreens will grow faster too!"
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- Ashleigh Smith, True Leaf Market Managing Editor |
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Seeds per Package:
- 8 g - Packet - Approx 72 Seeds
- 1 oz- Wholesale - Approx 256 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approx 1,024 Seeds
- 1 lb - Wholesale - Approx 4,096 Seeds
- 5 lb - Bulk - Approx 20,480 Seeds
- 25 lb - Bulk - Approx 102,400 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Cucurbita pepo |
| Sugar Pie Pumpkin Microgreen Color: | Dark green cotyledons with a bright green-white stem |
| Sugar Pie Pumpkin Microgreen Flavor: | Very Bitter |
| Sugar Pie Pumpkin Microgreen Texture: | Similar to Sunflower Microgreens with a smooth cotyledon |
Growing Info
| Presoak: | No |
| Preferred Growing Medium: | Soil Only |
| Seeding Rate per 10"x 20" tray: | 4 oz |
| Blackout Time: | 3-5 days |
| Germination Time: | 5-7 days |
| Estimated time to Harvest: | 7-14 days |