Baby Bear is a small deep-orange Cucurbita pepo that averages 5 inches across and under 2 pounds. Vines stay shorter than full-size types yet each plant makes 8-10 fruits.
Sow 1/2-1 inch deep. Space hills 36-48 inches apart in rows 48-60 inches apart. Sprouts in 7-10 days in 70-90°F soil. Plant outside after frost when soil reaches 70°F.
Features
AAS winner from 1993
Long sturdy stems for handling
Semi-hulless seeds for roasting
Moist flavorful flesh when baked
Plants: 12-15 foot single row, 4-5 hills per packet
