Pumpkin Pink Banana (Jumbo Pink Banana Squash, Pink Jumbo Banana): characteristics and description of the variety, photos, reviews, cultivation

Content

1 Description of the pumpkin variety Pink Banana
- 1.1 Description of fruits
2 Characteristics of the variety
- 2.1 Resistance to pests and diseases
- 2.2 Advantages and disadvantages
3 Growing technology
4 Conclusion
5 Reviews of Pink Banana Pumpkin

The most popular crop that can be found in almost any gardener’s summer cottage is pumpkin. As a rule, pumpkin is undemanding in care, germinates quite quickly and ripens in a short time. Thanks to the wide variety, everyone can choose the appropriate variety for cultivation, depending on the ripening period, appearance and taste. Pumpkin Pink banana is considered an exotic melon crop. Unlike the round fruits familiar to all gardeners, it has an elongated shape and resembles a zucchini in appearance. Breeders in the United States were involved in breeding the Pink Banana pumpkin variety; more than 100 years have passed since then, but in Russia this variety of crop appeared relatively recently.

Description of the pumpkin variety Pink Banana

If we consider the external description of the Pink Banana pumpkin, it is worth noting that the bushes are long-climbing, as a result of which each bush can occupy an area of up to 5 m. If a support is installed, the Pink Banana pumpkin will actively rise up.

Throughout the summer season, a large number of fruits can be set, but only if proper care and conditions for growth are provided. Even if the place for growth is chosen extremely poorly, then in any case at least 2-3 fruits ripen on each bush.

A distinctive feature of the variety is its high level of resistance to most diseases caused by pathogenic fungi. In Russia, the Pink Banana variety pumpkin can grow well in open ground conditions.

The lashes are quite long and strong, which allows them to withstand the weight of ripe fruits if support is installed. The root system is quite powerful and developed. The foliage level is average. The leaf blades have a rich dark green hue.

Since the Pink Banana pumpkin variety is mid-season, harvesting can begin 90-100 days after planting the crop in open ground.

Attention! Pumpkin of the Pink Banana variety acquires a special decorative effect during the period of flowering and ripening of fruits.

Description of fruits

In the process of growing Pink Banana pumpkin, it is worth taking into account the fact that the ovaries can differ in shape even on 1 bush. As a rule, ripe fruits have an elongated shape, can reach a length of up to 1.2-1.5 m, are of medium thickness and resemble zucchini in appearance. A distinctive feature is the pointed nose. If we compare the ratio of length and thickness, it will be 4:1. Some fruits can be curved, thereby resembling a banana, which is why this name was given to the variety.

The rind of the pumpkin is quite dense; during technical ripeness it has a light shade - pink-yellow, a little soft. As the fruits ripen, the pumpkin begins to cork and becomes very hard when the period of biological ripeness is reached. At this time, the Pink Banana pumpkin acquires a pink color, which also has an orange tint. If you cut a ripe fruit, you can hear it crunch.

When cut, you can see the flesh of a rich orange color, it is homogeneous, there are completely no fibers. If we take into account the reviews of gardeners, it is worth noting the excellent taste of ripe fruits. The pulp is very tender, with a bright, pronounced sweet taste, while the aroma is quite weak. Pumpkin contains a large amount of nutrients, including microelements. Thanks to the large amount of beta-carotene, the pulp of ripe fruits acquires such a rich color.

Attention! Many vegetable growers note that Pink Banana pumpkin is so tasty that it can be eaten fresh, added to salads and snacks. If necessary, pumpkin can be baked or used to make porridge and pies.

Pumpkin Pink Banana in the photo:

Characteristics of the variety

If we consider the characteristics of the Pink Banana pumpkin, it is worth noting the following points:

the variety is mid-season;
You can start harvesting the finished crop 90-100 days after planting in open ground;
ripe fruits are universal;
the average pumpkin length is 1.2 m;
if necessary, can be used for long-term storage;
excellent taste;
unpretentiousness of culture;
stable harvest;
high level of resistance to many types of diseases and pests;
fetal weight can vary from 5 to 18 kg;
At least 3 fruits appear on each bush, even under unfavorable growing conditions;
due to the lack of fiber in the pulp, the taste is preserved even after frost;
if necessary, it can be grown in Russia in open ground.

It is recommended to start growing the variety only after all the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of the pink banana pumpkin have been carefully studied.

Resistance to pests and diseases

As already mentioned, a distinctive feature of the Pink Banana variety pumpkin is its high level of resistance to pests and various diseases.

Attention! Despite this, it is worth understanding that if an epidemic of bacteriosis occurs, it will be extremely difficult to save the crop.

The first signs of the disease are:

brown ulcers;
the fruits begin to darken, traces of rot appear;
Pumpkin growth is uneven.

As soon as these symptoms are detected on at least one Pink Banana pumpkin, it must be immediately removed and the remaining bushes treated with Bordeaux mixture, which will prevent the development of the disease.

In addition, it is worth considering that pests, such as aphids and spider mites, can also cause significant damage to the variety. In order to reduce the number of pests that appear, it is necessary to prepare a special solution: add onion peels to the water and leave for 24 hours.

Attention! To prevent the appearance of pests and diseases, it is recommended to remove weeds in a timely manner.

Advantages and disadvantages

The Pink Banana pumpkin variety has the following advantages:

A large number of beneficial properties - the culture is rich in macroelements and vitamins. If you regularly eat pumpkin, you can normalize the functioning of your digestive system.
If necessary, it can be stored for a long time - up to 6 months.
Excellent taste and attractive appearance.
Fast ripening process - harvesting can begin 90-100 days after planting in open ground.
Ripe fruits can be eaten fresh.

Among the disadvantages of the variety, many gardeners note the need to regularly water the crop. In addition, there is a possibility that pests will appear.

Growing technology

The variety can be grown in seedlings or planted immediately in open ground, as well as in a greenhouse. As a rule, seedlings are grown in the first half of April. It is recommended to plant the crop in a permanent place of growth as carefully as possible so as not to damage the root system. During planting, it is recommended to leave a distance of up to 1 m between the bushes.

Caring for the Pink Banana pumpkin involves regular watering, fertilizing as it grows, and removing weeds. If necessary, you can install a support, as a result of which the lashes will stretch upward rather than along the ground. The harvest of the finished crop begins 90-100 days after planting the crop in open ground.

Advice! To increase productivity, it is recommended to treat the holes with humus or peat chips.

Conclusion

Pumpkin Pink Banana can rightfully become a decoration for any garden. In addition, it is worth considering that ripe fruits have excellent taste that will appeal to all family members.Since pumpkin is moderately sweet, it is actively used in cooking to prepare a wide variety of dishes. You can eat not only the juicy pulp, but also the seeds. The product is low in calories, about 24 kcal per 100 g. A distinctive feature is the unpretentiousness of the crop, all that is required is timely watering and periodic fertilization for better growth of the pumpkin.

Reviews of Pink Banana Pumpkin

Natalya Karasaeva, 31 years old, Orel

I am a beginner gardener, I don’t have much experience yet, but, based on personal experience, I would like to note that growing pumpkins is not always easy, but quite interesting. I first saw the Pink Banana pumpkin variety at my neighbor’s. I was immediately attracted by the unusual appearance - the fruits had an elongated shape, and not round, as is the case in most cases. The first time I planted about 10 seeds, only 8 sprouted, but that was enough for me. The harvest turned out to be simply wonderful; the largest fruit weighed 13.5 kg. I had the pumpkin for quite a long time; I chose a dry and cool room in the house for storage.

Evgenia Serova, 54 years old, Moscow

I have very good and fertile land at my summer cottage. Unfortunately, the Pink Banana variety pumpkin did not germinate for me the first time. I don’t understand what’s wrong, maybe I somehow planted it incorrectly or because I planted the seeds directly in open ground rather than growing seedlings. In general, my first time was a failure. But, since I never give up, I planted it again the next year, only this time I grew seedlings. This is the only way I was able to appreciate the taste of pumpkin, which I am very pleased with.