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Features
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Native
Southern South America
Life Cycle
Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Height
Vine
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Galeux d'Eysines Pumpkin Seeds
Cucurbita maxima
11"–13" diameter fruits weighing 10–15 pounds with textured, peach-colored skin and smooth, orange flesh. Harvest when slightly immature to avoid cracking.
Planting Pumpkin
Days to Maturity
90 – 100 days
Plant Spacing
2–3 seeds per mound
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Vine
Planting Depth
1"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 5 mounds. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 5' – 6' |
| Seed Depth | 1" |
| Seed Spacing | 2–3 seeds per mound |
| Thinning | When several leaves, thin to 1 –2 per mound |
| Germination | 7–14 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground. Transplant after your average last frost date, when weather is warm and settled. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–90°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Harvest pumpkins before the first fall frost, and when foliage has begun to dry out. Cut stem with a knife, leaving 3"–4" of stem on the pumpkin. Do not hold the pumpkin by the stem; if stem attachment gets broken, or any part of the pumpkin bruises, the pumpkin may rot. Brush off any dirt or leaves. Ideally, cure at 80°-85°F and 80–85% humidity or a warm, sunny spot with good air circulation for 1 to 2 weeks before eating or storage. Do not allow harvested fruit to get wet. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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6 reviews
- OmarRated 5 out of 5 stars10/14/255 Stars
I liked how safe it got packed
- Judy B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/30/25The plant really took off
But again I planted them too late. They have bloomed but no fruit.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/1/25Hey Judy B.,
Thanks so much for the 5-star review and for sharing your Galeux d'Eysines experience! It's awesome to hear that the plants really took off for you!
Don't worry about the late planting timing - we've all been there! The fact that you got strong plants and blooms is actually pretty impressive. Galeux d'Eysines can be a bit particular about their growing season, but your success with getting healthy, blooming plants shows you're definitely on the right track for next year's growing season and maybe this year.
Your experience will be so helpful for other gardeners who want to grow these stunning warty pumpkins - timing really is everything with longer-season varieties like this one, and now you've got that dialed in for an even better harvest next time!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Jackie H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/6/255 Stars
The first pumpkin I've ever grown. It produces lots of trailing vine and leaves. I live in zone 9. I will definitely grow it again. Can't wait to try a recipe with it.
- SierraRated 5 out of 5 stars12/26/235 Stars
I grew these this fall and they grew great! Super pretty when ready to harvest and the first one I harvested was about 16 pounds! They make a great soup too!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Bridget S.Rated 5 out of 5 stars12/10/235 Stars
I'm super excited! I just bought these seeds, but I've been yearning to buy them from the moment you began selling them. You put them up on your site the week after I bought all of my seeds this year. I live in the Pacific Northwest, so I'm going to start them inside under grow lights in January, and then transplant them outside in early April. I will post some pics when I harvest them.
I'm a fairly new gardener. I began gardening in 2020 during Covid when our stores were completely empty. I bought seeds from a few different companies. While I haven't had great success with other brands of seeds, I've had excellent results with everything I've ever planted from Botanical Interests. I have no doubt I'll have similar results with these seeds. As a matter of fact, my husband doesn't want me to buy seeds from any other company anymore because he has seen the value in the germination rate of Botanical Interests' seeds. He now understands why I'm willing to spend more money to buy Botanical Interests' seeds. He has had so much fun growing EVERY, SINGLE TYPE of pepper you sell - you've made a gardener out of him as well. He's even following the directions (on the packets), which I never thought I'd see in my life! Thank you for providing excellent products and even better customer service. We appreciate you more than you know! ❤️
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner