Delicata is one of the sweetest hard-shelled squashes with a wonderful flavor reminiscent of nutty sweet potatoes. Early bearing vines produce strong yields of pretty striped fruits.
Details
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo 'Delicata'
Common Name
Delicata Winter Squash
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
Max Spread
Plant Form
- Vine
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Yellow
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Baking
- Cooking
Fruit Colour
- Tan and Green Striped
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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