Delicata Squash Vegetable Seeds
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Features
Life Cycle
Annual
Planting Season
Late Spring
Growth Habit
Vining Sprawl
Flavor Profile
Sweet Nutty
Plant Characteristics
Creamy Striped Skin
Use
Roasting, Baking
Growing Conditions
Warm, Fertile Soil
Harvest Advantages
Early Harvest
Plant Resistance
Powdery Mildew Tolerant
About – Delicata Squash
Cucurbita pepo
Seed Names
Delicata Squash
Seed Type
Heirloom Open-Pollinated
Delicata Squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a compact heirloom winter squash variety prized for its thin edible skin, sweet potato-like flavor, and striped cream-and-green rind. Popular in gourmet cooking, it's ideal for roasting, stuffing, and baking, and is a productive choice for small gardens.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1 Inch
Sowing Method
Direct Sow
Plant Spacing
18–24 Inches
Days to Maturity
80–100 Days
Soil Preparation
No Soaking Needed
Hardiness Zones
3–10
Water Needs
Moderate
Planting Season
Late Spring
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 600 sq ft
500
Up to 3000 sq ft
1000
Up to 6000 sq ft