Peanut Pumpkins

Question

I have planted some peanut pumpkins and so far the skin is still smooth and yet they are close to being ripe. What have I done wrong?

Answer 1

It seems that the bumps, warts or peanuts come with age. This article should help: http://voiceinthegarden.blogspot.com/2011/10/cucurbita-maxima-galeux-d-eysines.html