Pumpkin ‘Baby Bear’ – 10 Seeds (Cucurbita pepo)
£1.34
Unit price perEstimated Delivery between June 12 and June 14.
🎃 Cucurbita pepo ‘Baby Bear’ – Compact Pumpkin with Perfect Small Fruits for Autumn Displays
‘Baby Bear’ is a popular mini pumpkin variety bred for producing uniform, small-sized fruits with a classic pumpkin shape. The bright orange pumpkins are smooth, well-rounded and typically weigh 0.5–1 kg (1–2 lb), making them ideal for decorative use, children’s growing projects and autumn displays.
Plants are compact and bush-type, requiring much less space than traditional trailing pumpkins, which makes ‘Baby Bear’ especially suitable for small gardens, raised beds and containers. The fruits also have edible flesh and can be used for simple cooking or baking, though they are mainly grown for ornamental purposes.
Key Features
● Small, uniform pumpkins ideal for decoration
● Compact bush plants – space-saving variety
● Bright orange fruits with classic pumpkin shape
● Suitable for gardens, raised beds and containers
● Easy to grow and reliable performer
How to Sow & Grow Pumpkin ‘Baby Bear’ (UK)
Sow indoors: IV (April)
Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) after last frost
Direct outdoors: V–VI (May–June) in warm soil
Harvest: IX–X (September–October)
Life cycle: Annual
Germination temperature: 18–24 °C (64–75 °F)
Average germ time: 7–10 days
Depth: 2–3 cm (1 in)
Light required: Yes
Moisture: Regular watering
Environment: Full sun
Soil type: Fertile, well-drained soil
Plant spacing: 60–80 cm (2–2.5 ft)
Fruit size: approx. 0.5–1 kg (1–2 lb)
Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)
● Bush habit makes this variety easy to manage.
● Feed regularly to support steady fruit production.
● Harvest when fruits are fully coloured and rind is hard.
● Lift fruits off damp soil to prevent rot.
● Excellent choice for decorative autumn harvests.
Pumpkin ‘Baby Bear’ – 10 Seeds (Cucurbita pepo)
£1.34
Unit price perEstimated Delivery between June 12 and June 14.
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🎃 Cucurbita pepo ‘Baby Bear’ – Compact Pumpkin with Perfect Small Fruits for Autumn Displays
‘Baby Bear’ is a popular mini pumpkin variety bred for producing uniform, small-sized fruits with a classic pumpkin shape. The bright orange pumpkins are smooth, well-rounded and typically weigh 0.5–1 kg (1–2 lb), making them ideal for decorative use, children’s growing projects and autumn displays.
Plants are compact and bush-type, requiring much less space than traditional trailing pumpkins, which makes ‘Baby Bear’ especially suitable for small gardens, raised beds and containers. The fruits also have edible flesh and can be used for simple cooking or baking, though they are mainly grown for ornamental purposes.
Key Features
● Small, uniform pumpkins ideal for decoration
● Compact bush plants – space-saving variety
● Bright orange fruits with classic pumpkin shape
● Suitable for gardens, raised beds and containers
● Easy to grow and reliable performer
How to Sow & Grow Pumpkin ‘Baby Bear’ (UK)
Sow indoors: IV (April)
Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) after last frost
Direct outdoors: V–VI (May–June) in warm soil
Harvest: IX–X (September–October)
Life cycle: Annual
Germination temperature: 18–24 °C (64–75 °F)
Average germ time: 7–10 days
Depth: 2–3 cm (1 in)
Light required: Yes
Moisture: Regular watering
Environment: Full sun
Soil type: Fertile, well-drained soil
Plant spacing: 60–80 cm (2–2.5 ft)
Fruit size: approx. 0.5–1 kg (1–2 lb)
Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)
● Bush habit makes this variety easy to manage.
● Feed regularly to support steady fruit production.
● Harvest when fruits are fully coloured and rind is hard.
● Lift fruits off damp soil to prevent rot.
● Excellent choice for decorative autumn harvests.
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