Description
Jumbo Pink Banana Squash Seeds (Winter Type) 2297.
Impressive Heirloom Winter Squash Displaying Smooth Salmon-Pink Skin and Fine-Grained Sweet Flesh.
Jumbo Pink Banana Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima) is a classic open-pollinated heirloom celebrated for its giant, elongated banana-shaped fruits and outstanding keeping quality. Featuring smooth, attractive salmon-pink rinds, these squashes are best harvested when they reach 50 x 15 cm in size, though they can easily balloon to 80 cm or more if allowed to remain on the vine. Inside, the thick, yellow-orange flesh is fine-grained, sweet, and fibreless, making it ideal for baking, roasting, making pies, and freezing. Its thick skin allows it to store exceptionally well in a cool, dark place through the winter months.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 2297
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Botanical Name: Cucurbita maxima ‘Jumbo Pink Banana’
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Type: Open-Pollinated Heirloom Winter Squash
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Fruit Size: Harvest at 50 x 15 cm (Grows up to 80 cm+)
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Plant Spacing: Space hills 2.4 m apart
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Deep, rich, organic, well-draining soil (pH 5.5–6.5)
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Germination: 7–10 days in warm soil
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Seed Depth: 2.5 cm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 10 seeds per packet (4–5 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Squash are heat-loving crops that thrive in full sun with compost-rich soil and careful transplanting to protect sensitive roots.
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Direct Sowing (Recommended): Direct sow seeds outdoors from late May to mid-June once soil temperatures have warmed thoroughly. Plant seeds 2.5 cm deep in hills spaced 2.4 m apart, placing 4 to 6 seeds per hill. Thin to the 3 strongest seedlings per hill after emergence.
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Indoor Starting: In shorter-season regions, start seeds indoors 3 weeks before outdoor planting. Sow directly into paper, fibre, or peat pots to avoid root disturbance during transplanting.
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Soil Preparation & Care: Work generous amounts of rich compost or well-rotted manure into garden beds prior to planting. Keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing season.
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Harvesting & Storage: Harvest mature squash before the first hard autumn frost when the skin hardens and turns a soft salmon-pink. Leave a short stem section attached. Cured fruits store exceptionally well in a cool, dark location for extended winter use.
Why Jumbo Pink Banana Squash Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want a high-yielding heirloom winter squash that produces massive fruits with fine-grained, delicious flesh and long storage life, Jumbo Pink Banana is a standout choice. Its unique shape, reliable productivity, and excellent culinary qualities make it a favourite for Canadian home gardeners and large-scale growers alike.
