{"product_id":"ga-courge-banana-d-hiver-pink-banana-jumbo-bio","title":"Organic 'Pink Banana Jumbo' Winter Banana Squash","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"342\"\u003e Organic 'Pink Banana Jumbo' winter banana squash (Cucurbita pepo) from the seed company Gaia, a giant heirloom variety with sweet flesh and exceptional storage life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eThe 'Pink Banana Jumbo' winter banana squash develops \u003cstrong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"445\"\u003elong, vigorous, creeping vines\u003c\/strong\u003e covered in \u003cstrong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"492\"\u003ebroad, bright green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e that supports spectacular fruiting. The elongated, banana-shaped fruits can reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eup to 120 cm in length\u003c\/strong\u003e and an impressive weight of \u003cstrong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eup to 30 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e , with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"714\"\u003ethin, delicate skin\u003c\/strong\u003e that turns a \u003cstrong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"774\"\u003ewarm, pinkish-orange hue\u003c\/strong\u003e when ripe. The dense, pale flesh remains \u003cstrong data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"834\"\u003esweet and not very fibrous\u003c\/strong\u003e , especially when harvested young, while gaining in aromatic richness at full maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eThis heritage variety has a \u003cstrong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003elong horticultural history\u003c\/strong\u003e , with traces of cultivation dating back to pre-Columbian Peru. Introduced to North America at the end of the 19th century, it quickly won over gardeners for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eproductivity\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eculinary versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e , and above all, its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eexceptional storage capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e , which allows it to be enjoyed throughout the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn, Climbing beans, Peas, Radishes, Sunflowers, Parsley, Celery, Buckwheat, Nasturtiums, Marigolds, Oregano\u003cbr data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eNegative plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomato, Eggplant, Potato, Pepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eSpread\/Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeping, very vigorous \u003cbr data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 60 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eQuantity per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Environmentally friendly product\u003cbr data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Giant fruit, heirloom variety, sweet, non-fibrous flesh, excellent winter storage, open pollination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eLeaf color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright green\u003cbr data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eTexture\/flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, soft flesh, not very fibrous\u003cbr data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensitive to frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003eSoak the seeds in lukewarm water for up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003elightly scarify\u003c\/strong\u003e them to encourage even germination. Sow \u003cstrong data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003e2.5 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e , directly outdoors when the soil temperature reaches \u003cstrong data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003e25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , or start seeds indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003e3 to 4 weeks before the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e . Transplant outdoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003ein late May or early June\u003c\/strong\u003e , spacing plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003e38 to 45 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart and rows \u003cstrong data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003e60 to 90 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003erich, deep, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2751\"\u003eSquash prefers full \u003cstrong data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003esun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003eregular watering (level 2)\u003c\/strong\u003e , especially during flowering and fruit development. Consistently moist soil promotes the growth of large, well-formed fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2780\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"3227\"\u003eHarvest when the fruit has a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2842\"\u003erich color\u003c\/strong\u003e , the skin becomes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2903\"\u003edifficult to cut with a fingernail\u003c\/strong\u003e , and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2963\"\u003espot on the ground changes from creamy yellow to orange\u003c\/strong\u003e . Cut the fruit, leaving about \u003cstrong data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3021\"\u003e5 cm of stem\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent rot. Let the squash ripen for a few weeks in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3125\"\u003ewarm, dry\u003c\/strong\u003e place, then store at \u003cstrong data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3159\"\u003e10-12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3195\"\u003e55-75% humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e and good air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3252\"\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3477\"\u003e • Oven or steam cooking for a \u003cstrong\u003etender and melting texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3322\"\u003e • Winter \u003cstrong\u003esoups\u003c\/strong\u003e and stews\u003cbr data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3354\"\u003e • Purées and stews \u003cbr data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3382\"\u003e• Canned when harvested young\u003cbr data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3426\"\u003e • \u003cstrong\u003eSweet or savory\u003c\/strong\u003e preparations made with squash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3769\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e The ' \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink Banana Jumbo'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e winter squash impresses with its \u003cstrong data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3566\"\u003emonumental size\u003c\/strong\u003e , while also appealing for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3613\"\u003edelicate flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3648\"\u003elong storage life\u003c\/strong\u003e . A true heirloom of the old vegetable garden, it embodies the generosity and durability of great heritage varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075549487264,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Courgebananad_hiver_PinkBananaJumbo_bioGaia.jpg?v=1765629892","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-courge-banana-d-hiver-pink-banana-jumbo-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}