Squash Pink Banana Seeds
Cucurbita Maxima
Also known as Mexican Banana and Plymouth Rock, this is a pinkish-orange American heritage winter squash variety. Elongated in shape with firm, sweet yellow-orange flesh. It can trail for nearly 3 metres, producing an abundance of fruit. It stores well over the winter.
Seeds harvested: 2023
Number of seeds: 8
Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland.
Cucurbita Maxima
Also known as Mexican Banana and Plymouth Rock, this is a pinkish-orange American heritage winter squash variety. Elongated in shape with firm, sweet yellow-orange flesh. It can trail for nearly 3 metres, producing an abundance of fruit. It stores well over the winter.
Seeds harvested: 2023
Number of seeds: 8
Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland.
Cucurbita Maxima
Also known as Mexican Banana and Plymouth Rock, this is a pinkish-orange American heritage winter squash variety. Elongated in shape with firm, sweet yellow-orange flesh. It can trail for nearly 3 metres, producing an abundance of fruit. It stores well over the winter.
Seeds harvested: 2023
Number of seeds: 8
Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland.
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To ensure the best germination, the temperature must be at least 20C. Sow the seed point-side down 1.5 cm deep in small pots in peat-free compost. Plant outdoors 90 cm apart from late May to avoid frosts.
Sow indoors: April to early June
Plant outdoors: Late May to July
Harvesting time: September to October
Check out our Grow & Cook section for more growing tips.
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This squash is ideal for baking due to its excellent, sweet taste and firm, floury texture. It can also be used in soups and stews or roasted as a savoury vegetable.
We love making an old-fashioned pumpkin pie using Highbank Orchard organic apple syrup (made in Kilkenny) instead of maple syrup.
Check out our Grow & Cook section for more cooking ideas.
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