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.