Delicata Squash

Delicata Squash Seeds: Sweet Heirloom with Distinctive Stripes

Discover the delightful Delicata Squash. This unique squash is celebrated for its remarkably high sugar content, resulting in a wonderfully delicate and sweet flavor that is a true culinary treat. Its distinctive appearance, featuring a creamy rust-white skin adorned with attractive green stripes, makes it easily recognizable and a beautiful addition to your fall harvest. With fruits typically weighing between 1 and 3 pounds, Delicata Squash is perfectly sized for individual or small family meals.

• High Sugar Content:
  • Naturally sweet flavor makes it a delicious choice for roasting, baking, and more.
• Delicate Sweet Flavor:
  • Offers a mild and subtly sweet taste that is often described as being similar to sweet potatoes or corn.
• Distinctive Rust-White Skin with Green Stripes:
  • Unique coloration and markings add visual appeal to your garden and kitchen.
• Perfect Size (1-3 lbs each):
  • Convenient size for individual servings or small family meals, reducing leftovers.
• Growing Information:
  • Days to Maturity: 100 days
  • Fruit Color: Rust-white with green stripes
  • Average Fruit Weight: 1-3 pounds
• Growing Instructions:
  • Squash prefers well-drained, fertile soil in full sun.
  • Direct sow seeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is warm.
  • Water regularly, especially during fruit development.
• Harvesting and Use:
  • Harvest Delicata Squash when the skin is hard and the stem is dry and firm.
  • The distinctive stripes and creamy background color are good indicators of maturity.
  • Delicata squash is particularly delicious when roasted, as its sweetness intensifies and its flesh becomes tender. It can also be baked, stuffed, or added to soups and stews. The skin is edible, adding to its convenience.