SQUASH: GUATEMALAN BLUE BANANA

(CUCURBITA MAXIMA)

 

This highly productive South and Central American heirloom produces cylindrical fruits with dark blue skin featuring pale blue stripes which grow up to 50cm long! The flesh is bright orange and possesses a nutty and sweet flavour, reminiscent of a butternut pumpkin.  Perfect roasted or baked, this variety also stores well.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: OCT, NOV, DEC

Temperate:  SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC

Sub – Tropical: AUG – APR

Tropical: FEB – OCT

Arid: SEP – JAN

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6.5-7.5

Well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow or seedling tray 1.5-2cm deep- keep moist.

Plant 1m apart.

Very hungry plant.

Frost tender.

Full sun.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

90 Days

APPROX 7 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY