{"product_id":"jumbo-pink-banana-heirloom-winter-squash-seeds","title":"Jumbo Pink Banana, Heirloom Winter Squash Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJumbo Pink Banana, Heirloom Winter Squash Seeds — The Giant Salmon-Pink Keeper With Sweet, Fine-Grained Orange Flesh\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJumbo Pink Banana (\u003cem\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/em\u003e) is a spectacular heirloom that commands attention wherever it grows — a long, cylindrical, salmon-pink squash that can reach 2–3 feet in length and 20–40 lbs at maturity. Beneath the smooth, pale pink-salmon skin lies deeply sweet, fine-grained, rich orange flesh that is exceptional for pies, soups, roasting, and purees. One of the best long-term storage squashes available — properly cured fruits keep for months through winter. A true garden showstopper and a guaranteed conversation piece at markets, farm stands, and county fairs. 100 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Jumbo Pink Banana?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20–40 lb cylindrical fruits, 2–3 feet long\u003c\/strong\u003e — a jaw-dropping garden showstopper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet, fine-grained, deep orange flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e — exceptional for pies, soups, and roasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding long-term keeper\u003c\/strong\u003e — properly cured, stores for months through winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpressive at markets and fairs\u003c\/strong\u003e — a reliable conversation piece and crowd-stopper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for seed saving\u003c\/strong\u003e — large seeds, easy to clean and store\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seed year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eScoop flesh and roast cut-side down at 400°F until tender — the sweet, dense flesh caramelizes beautifully. Puree roasted flesh for pies, quick breads, muffins, and soups. Use in curries and risotto. Freeze pureed flesh in portions for year-round use. The mild sweetness and fine grain make it one of the best pie squashes available. One fruit can easily feed a family for weeks — plan to preserve, can, or freeze the surplus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Curing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter harvest, cure at 80–85°F for 10–14 days to harden the skin and concentrate sugars. Store in a cool (50–55°F), dry, well-ventilated location. Properly cured Jumbo Pink Banana can keep 3–6 months — often well into late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow outdoors 1–2 weeks after last frost in full sun, or start indoors in individual pots 3–4 weeks before transplanting. Sow 1 inch deep. Space plants 48–60 inches apart — vines spread 8–12 feet and need ample room. Rich, well-draining soil (pH 6.0–6.8). Water consistently at the base; avoid wetting foliage. Harvest when skin is fully hardened and the stem has dried and corked completely. 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