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Wee B Little Pumpkin is the perfect miniature pie pumpkin. This orange pumpkin was a AAS Winner for 1999. Wee B Little grows an orange pumpkin that is small enough for decorating, but big enough that you can still use it in the kitchen. This is a bush variety, and unlike vine varieties it doesn't take up a ton of space in the garden.

Growing Wee-B-Little Pumpkin Vegetable Garden Seeds

Latin Name: Cucurbita pepo
Other Names: Wee B Little
Days to Maturity: 95 days
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Planting Depth: 1"
Plant Spacing: 30"
Row Spacing: 3-4"
Growth Habit: Bush
Soil Preference: Moist, well-draining
Temp Preference: 75-95°
Light Preference: Full sun
Pests/diseases: Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, mold
Color: Orange
Flavor: Sweet

Wee-B-Little Pumpkin Growth Habits:

Wee-B-Little Pumpkins are easy to grow from seed. This bush variety is good for more compact gardens but still needs room for good circulation to prevent mold. Pumpkins will be 8-12 ounces. Wee B Little Pumpkins are about the size of a softball. Very easy to grow from seed.

Various Uses for Wee-B-Little Pumpkin:

Wee-B-Little is one versatile pumpkin. The pumpkin variety is perfectly miniature. It is not too big or too small. It"s small enough to put into a fall display, paint and big enough that it is a worthwhile candidate for roasting and baking. This is a great bush variety that can be used in many ways this fall.

Wee-B-Little Pumpkin Benefits:

Pumpkins have tremendous health benefits. The vitamin A in pumpkins helps to prevent eye disease. A great food for diabetics, pumpkin"s fiber helps to regulate blood sugar. The vitamin C in pumpkin can help prevent illness like the common cold, and antioxidants can really help battle chronic illness.