Description
25 Seeds per pack
(a.k.a. Delicatessen, Sweet Potato Squash, Delicata Sweet Potato, and Peanut) (Cucurbita Pepo) 95-100 days. Introduced in 1894 by Peter Henderson, this variety remains popular today for it’s sweet, delicious, sweet potato-like flavor. The Delicata Squash gets the nickname Peanut Squash from it’s oblong shape, growing to 7-9″ in length, by 3″ in diameter. This unique squash is highly attractive with its ivory skin, striped with dark green from end to end. The flesh is fine-grained and light orange in color. Delicious, steamed, baked, stuffed, in soups, or in any winter squash recipe. Short prolific vines. A very good keeper.
Planting Instructions for Delicata Winter Squash Seeds
Delicata Winter Squash is a warm season crop, sensitive to frost and light freezes. Start Heirloom / Open Pollinated Winter Squash indoors 3-4 weeks. before last frost date or direct seed outdoors after danger of frost. Plant Winter Squash in full sun. To direct seed, plant 6-8 seeds 1″ deep in 1′ diameter hills, thinning to 3 or 4 plants at the set of true leaves. Or plant Delicata Seeds in rows 1″ deep, 2′ apart. Keep rows and hills 6′ apart. Germination should occur in 5-10 days at 65-85°F. Keep soil just-damp during germination, or seeds may rot. Harvest when Winter Squash rind has hardened and finger nail requires pressure to pierce rind. Leave 2-3″ stem on when cutting from plant for longer storage.
FAQ:
How long does it take Delicata Winter Squash to mature?
Delicata Winter Squash matures in approximately 95-100 days.
What are the characteristics of Delicata Squash?
This oblong squash grows 7-9 inches in length and 3 inches in diameter, with ivory skin striped with dark green. It has fine-grained, light orange flesh and a sweet, sweet potato-like flavor. It is highly attractive, a good keeper, and grows on short, prolific vines.
How should Delicata Squash seeds be planted?
Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. For direct sowing, plant 6-8 seeds 1 inch deep in 1-foot-diameter hills, thinning to 3-4 plants at the true leaf stage. Alternatively, plant seeds in rows spaced 2 feet apart, with rows or hills spaced 6 feet apart.
When is the best time to harvest Delicata Squash?
Harvest when the rind has hardened, and a fingernail requires pressure to pierce it. Leave a 2-3 inch stem on the squash when cutting it from the plant for optimal storage.
What are the culinary uses of Delicata Squash?
Delicata Squash is versatile and can be steamed, baked, stuffed, added to soups, or used in any winter squash recipe. Its sweet, fine-grained flesh makes it ideal for a variety of dishes.
Tom Postorino (verified owner) –
Didn’t plant yet
Kathy (verified owner) –
These are a wonderfully sweet variety. Good no matter how you fix them. I even eat them raw , cut into French fry like sticks and dipped in ranch dressing. HMMMM good !
Mary Z. (verified owner) –