Mini pumpkins are ideal for small gardens because they can be grown vertically on a trellis.
Many people think small pumpkins are just for decoration but they’re also edible and make a great addition to pumpkin recipes.
Here are 10 cute small pumpkins to plant in your garden.
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10 SMALL PUMPKIN VARIETIES
1. Jack Be Little
Jack Be Little
They have a flattened, ribbed shape and will easily fit in the palm of your hand.
Jack Be Little pumpkins have a long shelf life and they look great as part of a table decoration.
They measure about 3 inches (7.5 cm) in diameter and 2 inches (5 cm) high.
2. Baby Boo
Baby Boo
Each plant will produce about 10 small pumpkins and the color isn’t affected by sun or frost.
3. Casperita
Another small white pumpkin is the Casperita
As well as looking good, they also have a delicious taste which is similar to acorn squash.
4. Hooligan
Hooligan
They’re one of the most attractive small pumpkins for Halloween or fall decorations and they grow on compact vines so they won’t take over your garden.
5. Gooligan
Gooligan
They grow to about 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter so they’re small enough to grow on a trellis.
6. Bumpkin
Bumpkins
They’re a little bit bigger than Munchkin pumpkins, but still small enough for compact gardens.
The plant is a semi-bush shape and it’s resistant to powdery mold.
7. Wee B Little
Wee B Little
The vines have a semi-bush habit, so they’re ideal for small gardens and you can even plant them in large containers.
Like most of these small pumpkin varieties they grow to about 3 to 5 inches (7.5 to 12 cm) in diameter and 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) high.
8. Kabocha
Kabocha
They have a sweet flavor, which makes them ideal for baking recipes
9. Mini Tiger Striped Pumpkin
Mini Tiger pumpkins
They’re small in size, growing to about 3 to 5 inches (7.5 to 12 cm) in diameter.
Mini Tiger pumpkins are tender and smooth with a sweet and slightly nutty taste.
10. Small Sugar Pumpkin
Small sugar pumpkins
They’re commonly used to make pumpkin pies and other delicious pumpkin treats.
GROWING SMALL PUMPKINS
Growing small pumpkin varieties is fairly simple, even for beginner gardeners.
Dig some compost into the soil before planting your pumpkin seeds.
It’s best to sow the seeds directly in the garden in spring when the weather has warmed up and there is no more chance of frost.
Miniature pumpkins can also be grown in large containers next to a fence or trellis to climb up.
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You can let the vines spill over the sides of the container and onto the ground if you have enough room around the container.
Pumpkins like to grow in full sun, so choose a spot that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight each day.
Small pumpkins take between 90 to 110 days to mature. [1]
They’re ready to harvest when the stem has dried out and turned brown.
Cut the stem with a sharp knife, being careful not to snap the stem.
So there are 10 small types of pumpkins to plant in your vegetable garden.
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These pumpkins are so cute! I have never tried growing my own pumpkin, but this year I did grow a lot of different vegetables. Maybe I’ll try next growing season. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
So cute. I had no idea there were so many types of small pumpkins that we could plant.
I love pumpkins. They’re not only very pretty but also very delicious. I loved your little pumpkin guide, even though I don’t have a vegetable garden at the moment.
I didn’t realize pumpkins can be this cute, and their names are even cuter! I love it as a vegetable – would definitely look to plant it when possible.
I had no idea that there were so many different options for small pumpkins. I’ve been considering growing some for around the house here (we LOVE decorating for the season) but I haven’t sat down and done the research yet. That being said, you’ve given me a great starting point to decide what I want to grow next year!
What an amazing variety of mini pumpkins! I’ve never tried to grow pumpkins myself, although I really love them, both as decoration and as food. Maybe it will be in the cards this coming year or next!
The small baby boo pumpkins are definitely a fave! These are so cute and they’d make awesome jack-o-lanterns for Halloween.
I will be the first one to tell you that I thought tiny pumpkins were only for decoration too. I’m definitely in that group! Which is why I love reading your blog and learning. I really want to give growing pumpkins a try next year. Creating a space to plant a garden is my big goal after this winter. I think it will be fun, and pumpkins will definitely be a part of that garden!