Winter Squash 'Pink Banana'

Cucurbitamaxima

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
maxima (MAKS-ih-muh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Los Angeles, California

Ottawa, Kansas

Elkton, Michigan

Lucedale, Mississippi

Dayton, Nevada

Moncks Corner, South Carolina

Bryan, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Salt Lake City, UT | May 2011 | positive

I grew over 80 feet of vines complete with two enormous 3-4 foot squash and another ten 18-inch squash. It loves the dry summer heat here...Read More

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High Desert, NV (Zone 5a) | August 2006 | positive

One of my very favorite winter squash... Tolerates alkalinity and extreme heat, tastes wonderful! Fruits are 2-3 feet long and up to 50 lbs.

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G
| September 2004 | positive

see Winter Squash Banana.
Grows well in cooler conditions.

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