Cucurbita maxima Pink Jumbo Banana BIO – Organic heirloom pumpkin with exceptional taste and yield

The Cucurbita maxima Pink Jumbo Banana Organic is a unique, elongated winter squash that immediately stands out with its soft pink skin, impressive size, and rich, sweet flavor. This organic heirloom variety is among the most beloved large pumpkin varieties for the vegetable garden and is prized by both home gardeners and professional organic growers. With its high yield, vigorous growth, and excellent storage quality, the Pink Jumbo Banana Organic is an absolute winner in organic pumpkin cultivation.

Unique breed with a special appearance

The Pink Jumbo Banana is an heirloom variety that has been cultivated in North America since the 19th century. The plants belong to the Cucurbita maxima , known for their high production and often gigantic fruits. The Pink Jumbo Banana Organic is distinguished by its elongated, banana-like shape, which easily reaches 60 to 100 cm. The fruits typically weigh 10 to 20 kilograms, with some varieties reaching even larger sizes under optimal growing conditions.

The skin is characteristically light pink to salmon-pink, sometimes with a powdery appearance. Inside, the flesh is firm, deep orange, known for its mild, sweet flavor and creamy texture. This makes the Pink Jumbo Banana particularly suitable for many culinary uses.

Since this is a 100% organically certified seed variety, the seeds are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. This makes the Pink Jumbo Banana BIO a perfect fit for a sustainable, ecologically responsible vegetable garden.

Strong growth and high yield

The Pink Jumbo Banana BIO is a vigorously growing variety that produces wide, long vines and can produce multiple large fruits per plant. The plant requires ample space and nutrient-rich soil. Ideal growing conditions are:

• Sunny location with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight

• Rich, well-drained soil with the addition of compost or organic fertilizer

• Sow in April in pots indoors or in a greenhouse

• Plant out after the Ice Saints, as soon as the soil temperature rises above 15°C

• Planting distance of 1.5 to 2 meters, due to the strong growth force

• Regular watering, especially during fruiting

For those who want to harvest extra-large specimens, it's wise to prune the plant and allow one or two fruits per plant to develop. The organic variety is also known for its strong resilience and reliability, even in cooler climates.

Culinary versatility

The Cucurbita maxima Pink Jumbo Banana BIO is a popular culinary fruit. The flesh is:

• Deep orange

• Very aromatic

• Sweet and creamy in taste

• Good shelf life

The firm flesh makes the variety perfect for:

• Pumpkin soup with a full, sweet flavour

• Pumpkin puree or mash

• Pumpkin pie, muffins and other sweet pastries

• Stews

• Roasted pumpkin

• Freezing and preserving

The large amount of flesh per pumpkin makes the Pink Jumbo Banana ideal for those who like to prepare larger batches or want to store them long-term.

Long shelf life

A major advantage of this variety is its excellent storability. If harvested when fully ripe and stored dry in a cool place, the fruits can be kept for several months. This makes the Pink Jumbo Banana Organic a valuable winter staple for anyone who enjoys local, organic, and seasonal cooking.

Decorative and eye-catching

Besides its culinary and agricultural qualities, the Pink Jumbo Banana BIO also has a high ornamental value. Its distinctive pink color and elongated shape make this pumpkin a real eye-catcher in the vegetable garden, at farmers' markets, and in autumn decorations.