Squash, Winter - Pink Jumbo Banana (C. maxima)
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HEIRLOOM. (C. maxima). Large, pinkish-orange banana-shaped fruit can weigh 25-40 lbs. Very sweet, orange, dry flesh. Large yields. Excellent keeper. 105 days.
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Family: Cucurbitaceae
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Species: C.maxima, C.pepo, C. Moschata, C. Mixta
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Difficulty: easy to grow
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Sun: full sun
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Sowing Method: direct seed or transplant
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Planting: plant after last frost
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Frost Tolerance: frost sensitive
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Tags:baked, good keeper, heirloom, roasted