Pink Banana
Winter Squash · Banana
Heirloom
Cucurbita maxima
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Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family) · Genus: Cucurbita
Characteristics
Color
Pink
Flavor
Sweet
Growth Habit
Vining
Intended Use
Baking / PiesCanning
Interior Color
Orange
Shape
Elongated / Cylindrical
Size
Large
Texture
Creamy / Smooth
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
5–14 days
at 60–100 °F
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Days to Maturity
105–115 days
Fruit Size
18–30 in
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Fruit Weight
144–640 oz
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
0-2 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
3/4–1 in
Seed Spacing
6–36 in
Row Spacing
96–144 in
Thin To
48–72 in
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Plant in Hills
Yes
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Optimal Soil Temp
70–95 °F
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Soil Temp
60–100 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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