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Baby Bear Pumpkin
Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo 'Baby Bear'
Plant type
annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 48"-72"
planting zones
- 1-12
Baby Bear Pumpkin plant details
Baby Bear Pumpkin is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Baby Bear Pumpkin
- Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
- Plant family: cucurbitaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 48 IN - 72 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: award-winning, compact, container plant, edible
GROWING CONDITIONS for Baby Bear Pumpkin
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Baby Bear Pumpkin
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
Fruit
- orange
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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