Squash - Peanut

Minimum Seed Count: 15 The Peanut Pumpkin, also known as the French heirloom Galeux d'Eysines, is famous for its salmon-pink/tan skin covered in distinctive peanut-like warts. These unique growths develop as sugars accumulate beneath the skin, creating a pumpkin that looks unlike any other in the garden. Beyond its remarkable appearance, Peanut Pumpkin offers sweet, flavorful flesh that is excellent for pies, soups, roasting, and baking. A favorite among gardeners, market growers, and fall decorators, this variety is guaranteed to attract attention. Plant Details Species: Cucurbita maxima Plant Type: Annual vining pumpkin Days to Maturity: 95–110 days Fruit Weight: 10–20 pounds Fruit Color: Salmon-pink with peanut-like warts Growth Habit: Large, sprawling vines Growing Guide Starting Seeds Sow seeds directly outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. In cooler climates, seeds can be started indoors 2–3 weeks before transplanting. Plant seeds 1 inch deep. Planting Choose a location with full sun. Space plants 4–6 feet apart. Allow 8–12 feet of room for vines to spread. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Growing Conditions Full sun (8+ hours daily) Rich, fertile soil Consistent watering, especially during fruit development Mulch around plants to help retain moisture and suppress weeds Care Fertilize regularly throughout the growing season. Avoid overhead watering when possible to reduce disease pressure. Bees and other pollinators are essential for fruit set. Large vines benefit from plenty of growing space and airflow. Harvesting Harvest when fruits develop their characteristic pink coloration and hard rind. Leave several inches of stem attached when cutting fruits from the vine. Cure pumpkins in a warm, dry location for 10–14 days to improve storage life. Store in a cool, dry place.