Cucurbita maxima
Very smooth, velvety skin makes ‘Pink Banana’ an attractive conversation piece as well as a delicious dish! Ancient Peruvians and American pioneers ate many a hearty meal with banana-type squash. 18″-24″ long squash make not only a vegetable side dish, but are luscious in pies and baked goods, and an excellent canning candidate. Vines grow up to 12′-15′ long. Botanical Interests’® Pink Banana Winter Squash Seeds have been verified by The Non-GMO Project.
This packet sows up to 4 mounds.
100-120 days to maturity.
Outdoors: Sow 1-2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–85°F.
Indoors: Sow 2-4 weeks before transplanting, although not recommended except in very short growing seasons, as roots are sensitive to disturbance. Sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
What is an heirloom seed?
An heirloom variety is one that has been passed down from generation to generation. Generally, the variety must have been around for at least 50 years. They are open-pollinated, which means they have been exposed to natural pollination methods like insects or winds. They aren’t hybrids or genetically modified.
