Cucurbita maxima 'Buttercup'

Banana Squash

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Common Name:

Banana Squash

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

35 cm

Maximum width:

185 cm

Banana Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Buttercup') - Description

Thick, orange flesh cooks dry and sweet, with buttery rich flavor. Turban-shaped fruits, 4 1/2" thick, x 6 1/2" across, weigh 5 lbs. Dark green skin with silvery stripes and spots. Sun.

Banana Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Buttercup') - Blooming

Male and female flowers bloom on the same vine.

Banana Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Buttercup') - Growth

Warm weather, annual vine covering at least 25 square feet. The edible fruit can be long, small, and roundish ad green to yellow or with stripes. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Does not tolerate frost. Flourishes in hot weather.

Banana Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Buttercup') - Planting

Plant seeds in sunny spot in the ground 1-2 weeks after last frost 1 inch deep and 1-3 feet apart near trellis or fence. The soil must be warm, 60-75°F (16-23°C).

Banana Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Buttercup') - Pest

Slugs, aphids, and beetles.

Banana Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Buttercup') - Interesting facts

The foliage is often prickly.

Banana Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Buttercup') - Soil and irrigation

Maintain even soil moisture.