Additional information
| Weight | 4 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | .125 × 3.25 × 4.5 in |
Squash (Winter) Jumbo Pink Banana – Item #1987
$2.39
One of the best culinary squashes, featuring large, cylindrical fruits with firm, sweet, orange flesh. Can weigh up to 50 lbs. each. Use for pies, puddings, and canning.
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: 1″ (3cm)
Plant Space: 24″ (61cm)
Row Space: 6′ (1.8m)
Sprouts In: 10-14 days
Plant outdoors in full sun and rich soil two weeks after last spring frost. Germinates poorly in soil temperatures below 70°F. Water consistently and feed monthly with a side dressing of compost or vegetable fertilizer.
Banana squash is ripe when the the skin turns pink-orange. Harvest in dry weather when it is less than 30″ long. Cut from vine and leave a 3″ stem. Dry in the sun until the stem turns grey.
Additional Information
Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
Matures In: 105 days
