Description
25 Seeds per pack
(Cucurbita maxima) 105 days. Pink Banana Jumbo Squash produces fruit up to 30″ long that have a definite pink color. Fruit will weight up to 50 lbs and have a very delicious Butternut flavor. Pink Banana Jumbo has a small seed cavity.
Planting Instructions for Pink Banana Jumbo Winter Squash Seeds
Pink Banana Jumbo Winter Squash is a warm season crop, sensitive to frost and light freezes. Start Heirloom / Open Pollinated Winter Squash indoors 3-4 weeks. before last frost date or direct seed outdoors after danger of frost. Plant Winter Squash in full sun. To direct seed, plant 6-8 seeds 1″ deep in 1′ diameter hills, thinning to 3 or 4 plants at the set of true leaves. Or plant Winter Squash Seeds in rows 1″ deep, 2′ apart. Keep rows and hills 6′ apart. Germination should occur in 5-10 days at 65-85°F. Keep soil just-damp during germination, or seeds may rot. Harvest when Winter Squash rind has hardened and finger nail requires pressure to pierce rind. Leave 2-3″ stem on when cutting from plant for longer storage.
FAQ:
How long does it take Pink Banana Jumbo Winter Squash to mature?
Pink Banana Jumbo Winter Squash matures in approximately 105 days.
What are the characteristics of Pink Banana Jumbo Squash?
This variety produces fruits up to 30 inches long, weighing up to 50 pounds, with a distinct pink color. The squash has a small seed cavity and a delicious butternut-like flavor.
How should Pink Banana Jumbo Winter Squash seeds be planted?
Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. For direct sowing, plant 6-8 seeds 1 inch deep in 1-foot-diameter hills, thinning to 3-4 plants at the true leaf stage. Alternatively, plant seeds in rows spaced 2 feet apart, with rows or hills spaced 6 feet apart.
When is the best time to harvest Pink Banana Jumbo Squash?
Harvest when the rind has hardened, and a fingernail requires pressure to pierce it. Leave a 2-3 inch stem on the squash when cutting it from the plant to ensure longer storage.
What are the ideal growing conditions for Pink Banana Jumbo Winter Squash?
Plant in full sun, with soil temperatures between 65-85°F for germination, which typically occurs in 5-10 days. Keep the soil just damp during germination to prevent seeds from rotting.
J H. (verified owner) –
Good yields
Tom Postorino (verified owner) –
They’re just coming up now
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