Delicata Squash
Certified Organic
Cucurbita pepo
Small, easy-to-cook winter squash.
This small oblong squash was introduced in 1894 by the Peter Henderson Company of New York. Although a very popular home garden variety, the delicata's delicate nature and sweet flavor were almost lost because it was considered commercially unfeasible to grow. Its thin skin made it difficult to ship and its lower yields did not make the grade for mono-crop agriculture. It has since been improved--and has won over lovers of sweet winter squash everywhere. Note: this is the vining form of Delicata Squash--not the bush-habit variety. It forms small- to medium-length vines. See Cornell's Bush Delicata Squash for the true bush-habit type.
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from $3.49
This item is currently out of stock, but that doesn't mean it's gone for the season.
| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Seeds | $3.49 | Out of Stock | |
| 90 Seeds | $6.49 | Out of Stock | |
| 270 Seeds | $11.49 | Out of Stock |
| Days to Germination | 7 to 10 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 90 days |
| Planting Depth | 1 inch |
| Spacing in Row | 3 to 4 feet |
| Spacing Between Rows | 3 feet |
| Height at Maturity | 18 to 24 inches |
| Width at Maturity | 4 to 6 feet |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |