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Fat Tomato Irish Garden Seed Packets
Fat Tomato Garden Seeds Sowing
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Fat Tomato Irish Garden Seed Packets
Fat Tomato Garden Seeds Sowing

Squash Pink Banana Seeds

€4.50

Cucurbita maxima

Pink Banana is a striking American heritage winter squash, also known as Mexican Banana or Plymouth Rock. Instantly recognisable for its long, banana-shaped fruits and soft pink-orange skin, it’s as impressive in the garden as it is in the kitchen.

The flesh is firm, deep yellow-orange, and naturally sweet, making it excellent for a wide range of savoury and sweet dishes. Vigorous vines can trail for up to 3 metres, producing an abundance of large fruits that store exceptionally well through winter once cured.

Average number of seeds: 8

Open-pollinated, chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.

Each seed packet includes growing tips and cooking suggestions inside.

Cucurbita maxima

Pink Banana is a striking American heritage winter squash, also known as Mexican Banana or Plymouth Rock. Instantly recognisable for its long, banana-shaped fruits and soft pink-orange skin, it’s as impressive in the garden as it is in the kitchen.

The flesh is firm, deep yellow-orange, and naturally sweet, making it excellent for a wide range of savoury and sweet dishes. Vigorous vines can trail for up to 3 metres, producing an abundance of large fruits that store exceptionally well through winter once cured.

Average number of seeds: 8

Open-pollinated, chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.

Each seed packet includes growing tips and cooking suggestions inside.

  • Pink Banana squash loves warmth, space, and rich soil. Sow seeds indoors into small pots using peat-free organic potting compost, keeping temperatures at 20°C or above for good germination. Sow seeds point-side down, about 1.5-2cm deep, and keep evenly moist.

    Grow plants on in good light, then harden off and plant out after all risk of frost has passed. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with fertile, well-drained soil, spacing plants 90-120cm apart. Allow vines plenty of room to trail and water well during dry periods.

    Sow indoors: April to early June

    Plant out: Late May to July

    Harvesting time: September to October

    Check out our Grow & Cook section for more growing tips.

  • Pink Banana squash is prized for its sweet flavour and firm, floury texture, making it especially good for baking. It roasts beautifully in wedges and works well in soups, stews, curries, and warm savoury dishes, holding its shape and richness as it cooks.

    The natural sweetness also shines in desserts. We love using it in an old-fashioned pumpkin pie, sweetened with Highbank Orchard organic apple syrup from Kilkenny instead of maple syrup. Once cooked, the flesh also freezes well for winter baking and cooking.

    Check out our Grow & Cook section for more cooking ideas.

  • Check our frequently asked questions page for answers to all those questions you might have.

    If you have a specific question, feel free to reach out to us at hello@fattomato.ie

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