Enjoy a gourmet winter squash with our Delicata Squash seeds. This beloved heirloom, often called \”sweet potato squash,\” is prized for its exceptionally sweet, rich flavor and smooth, creamy texture. The oblong, 1-2 pound fruits have beautiful cream-colored skin with green and orange stripes. One of its best features is its thin, tender skin, which is completely edible and does not require peeling before roasting. The small size makes it perfect for stuffing and serving as individual portions.

What you\’ll love

• A rich, sweet flavor that tastes like a mix of sweet potato and butternut squash.
• The thin, tender skin is completely edibleno peeling required!
• The perfect single-serving size, ideal for roasting or stuffing.
• An excellent storage squash that will keep well into the winter.

Seed details

• Plant Name: Delicata Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 20 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Annual
• Height: 8-10 foot vine
• Days to Maturity: 90-100 days
• USDA Zone: 3-9
• Origin: American Grown

Growing instructions

• Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in a sunny spot after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is very warm.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep.
• Spacing: Sow seeds in hills, planting 4-5 seeds per hill and spacing hills 4-6 feet apart. Thin to the strongest 2-3 plants per hill.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Soil: Prefers rich, fertile, well-draining soil.
• Watering: Water consistently and deeply, especially when fruits are forming.

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