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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 100–120 day
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Type: Banana Squash, Winter Squash (Learn more)
Native: Argentina and Uruguay
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 12'–15' vine
Variety Info: 18"–24" long, 5"–7" wide with hard, smooth, salmon-pink skin and yellow-orange flesh. 10–12 pounds.
Attributes: Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–85°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots sensitive to disturbance; sow in 4" biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: 2–3 seeds per mound
Row Spacing: 8'–10'
Thinning: When 3" leaves, thin to 1–2 per mound
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Harvest when the squash's rind is hard enough that you can't dent it with your fingernail and before first frost. Cut stem, (don't break it off) leaving 2" of stem attached, which keeps the squash whole, leaving no opening for infection. Though fruits are hard and may seem indestructible, treat them gently; bruising can spoil squash.
- BekaVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/23/25Massive
Super easy to grow
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests9/24/25Hey Beka,
What a fantastic review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your Pink Banana Winter Squash Seeds delivered such massive results and grew so easily for you - that's exactly what makes this variety so special!
Your "super easy to grow" experience really captures what we love most about Pink Banana squash! These beauties are such fantastic performers because they're incredibly forgiving and reliable, even for gardeners who might be trying winter squash for the first time. When you say "massive," we can totally picture those gorgeous pink-orange fruits getting bigger and bigger throughout the growing season - it's so exciting to watch them develop!
We love that you found them so straightforward to grow! Pink Banana squash are real workhorses in the garden - they just seem to know what to do once they get established, and they reward you with those impressive, substantial fruits that store so beautifully. There's something so satisfying about growing your own winter squash, especially when you end up with those big, beautiful specimens that can feed you well into the colder months.
Your success with the easy growing experience will be so encouraging for other gardeners who might be considering trying their hand at winter squash! Pink Banana really is one of those varieties that delivers on both size and simplicity.
Thank you so much for sharing such an enthusiastic review about both the impressive results and the growing ease!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Tanya R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/1/255 Stars
Love the ease and quick delivery of orders.
- Susan M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/1/245 Stars
First time growing these! Can’t wait to try them! 100% germination.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Wendy B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/25/235 Stars
Love , love ,love . Hey are so beautiful and I am going to make pies with them .
- Mary C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/23/235 Stars
I planted these as soon as they arrived! They are growing nicely!