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Delicata Squash Seeds
"Tastes like a sweet potato"Sun: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 100 Days
Fruit Weight: 1 lbs. - 3 lbs.
Summary
Delicata is a winter squash that was introduced in 1894. Oblong fruits are cream-colored with green stripes. Fruits are 1 to 3 pounds with orange flesh. Delicata's taste is similar to that of sweet potatoes. Perfect for baking or stuffing. Can also be sauteed or steamed.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Planting Season: Warm Season
- Plant Type: Running Vine, Winter Squash
- Features: Heirloom, Deer Resistant, Container Garden
- Fruit Size: 1-3 lbs, 7”-10” Long
- Days to Maturity: 100 Days
- Plant Spacing: 24-36 inches
- Planting Depth: 1 inch
- Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow
- Cold Stratification: No
- Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10