This document provides an overview of banana squash (Cucurbita maxima), a winter squash variety rarely cultivated in Florida due to its vulnerability to leaf diseases. It describes several cultivars, including 'Blue Banana,' 'Pink Banana,' and 'Pink Mammoth Jumbo,' highlighting their physical characteristics and growth requirements. The document outlines optimal planting times, spacing, and pest management strategies, emphasizing the need for pollination by bees. It also notes the squash's storage potential and culinary uses, such as baking or cooking like pumpkin. Original publication date May 1994.