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Cucurbita maxima 'Pink Banana'

 
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Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta) (Info)
Species: maxima (MAKS-ih-muh) (Info)
Cultivar: Pink Banana
Additional cultivar information: (aka Jumbo Pink Banana, Banana Pink Jumbo)

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2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Type:
Unknown - Tell us

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Days to Maturity:
101 to 110 days

Mature Skin Color:
Pink/Red

Size:
35 to 100 pounds (16 to 45 kg)

Habit:
Vining

Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

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2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive tombaak On Aug 12, 2006, tombaak from High Desert, NV (Zone 5a) wrote:

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.

Positive Galina On Sep 18, 2004, Galina from Northamptonshire
United Kingdom wrote:

see Winter Squash Banana.
Grows well in cooler conditions.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Los Angeles, California
Ottawa, Kansas
Elkton, Michigan
Lucedale, Mississippi
Dayton, Nevada
Moncks Corner, South Carolina
Bryan, Texas



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