Not often found in the UK, Squash 'Jumbo Pink Banana' is a must-have addition to the veg patch! Each plant produces around seven huge, pink-skinned squashes measuring 30-60cm long and weighing 7-9kg, though with a little nurturing, giant fruits up to 4ft long can be grown! High-yielding and reliable even in poor UK summers, this unusual winter squash has firm orange flesh with a fine flavour and excellent storage potential. If you've got the space for it to sprawl, 'Jumbo Pink Banana' will reward you with a unique and bountiful harvest! Height: 60cm (24in). Maximum spread: 6m (20ft).
Extremely easy to grow and untroubled by pests, winter squash are reliable and rewarding vegetables that should not be overlooked. Highly versatile and bursting with vitamin A, they are superb roasted, mashed or baked and make wonderful soups and stews. All they need is room to ramble!
Sowing Information
Sow squash 'Jumbo Pink Banana' indoors in April for transplanting later on. Sow seeds on their sides in individual 7.5cm (3in) pots of seed compost at a depth of about 1.5cm (½in). Place in a propagator or seal pots inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 20-25C (68-77F) until germination, which takes 5-7 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination. Once germinated, grow squash on in cooler conditions until all risk of frost has passed and the plants are large enough to be transplanted outdoors. Gradually acclimatise squash plants to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before planting in warm, well drained, humus rich soil in full sun. Choose a spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
