Cucurbita maxima. 110 days. Open-pollinated.
Pink Banana is an open-pollinated, heirloom variety squash that was once an important source of sustenance for ancient Peruvians and American pioneers.
Long vines produce smooth, velvety-skinned fruits that can grow up to 48 inches long and 70 pounds in weight!
Excellent for canning and baking, and the flesh will not be stringy if the fruit is picked when less than 30 inches long.
Pink Banana Squash
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 12 Light Requirement: Full sun Soil Type: Loose, rich, well-drained Sow Depth: 1/2 inch Plant Spacing: 4 to 8 feet in rows Germination Temp: 70°F to 90°F Germination Time: 5 to 10 days Maturation: 110 days Growing Tips
If starting indoors, sow seeds 1/2 inch deep in small, individual peat post, 2 seeds per pot. Thin to the strongest plant once the seedlings have developed their first set of true leaves. Transplant outdoors once soil temperatures are 60°F or higher by planting the seedlings in a location with full sun and rich soil. Space plants 8 to 10 feet apart in rows 10 to 12 feet apart.