Squash - Winter - Pink Banana

Squash prefers well drained, rich soil with lots of organic matter. Winter squash cannot be overripe, but can be under ripe. The fiberless yellow-orange flesh is great for pies, baking, or canning. The Squash Winter Pink Banana, 'Cucurbita maxima', is an Heirloom introduced in 1893 and common in American Pioneer Gardens. Harvest after first or second light frost. Plant in the spring, 2 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date. The Pink Banana squash is also known as Mexican Banana and Plymouth Rock. The very smooth velvety skin make it attractive as well as tasty. They should be harvested when you can't dent the hard skin with your finger. These 18 to 24 inch long squash are 5 to 7 inches in diameter and with up to 10 pounds. ... more