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Squash - Peanut

Squash - Peanut

$4.00
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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.
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