Cucurbita maxima 'Bush Pink Banana'

Banana Squash

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Common Name:

Banana Squash

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

35 cm

Maximum width:

365 cm

Banana Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Bush Pink Banana') - Description

Finally, a beautiful and delectable banana squash in a sensible size. The plants are compact bushes and the squash themselves are half-size, but still impressive at 12-16 lbs. apiece. A superb keeper with smooth, sweet orange flesh. Sun.

Banana Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Bush Pink Banana') - Blooming

Male and female flowers bloom on the same vine.

Banana Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Bush Pink Banana') - Growth

Warm weather, annual vine covering at least 25 square feet. The edible fruit can be long, small, and roundish ad green to yellow or with stripes. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Does not tolerate frost. Flourishes in hot weather.

Banana Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Bush Pink Banana') - Planting

Plant seeds in sunny spot in the ground 1-2 weeks after last frost 1 inch deep and 1-3 feet apart near trellis or fence. The soil must be warm, 60-75°F (16-23°C).

Banana Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Bush Pink Banana') - Pest

Slugs, aphids, and beetles.

Banana Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Bush Pink Banana') - Interesting facts

The foliage is often prickly.

Banana Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Bush Pink Banana') - Soil and irrigation

Maintain even soil moisture.