Squash, Delicata Seeds

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Delicata is a winter squash which has an oblong shape with a creamy white color and green stripes which run the length of the fruit. and a sweet-potato like flavor.

How to Grow Delicata Squash

  • Latin Name: Cucurbita pepo
  • Annual
  • Days to Maturity: 100
  • Hardiness Zone: 8- 10
  • Soil ph: 6.0 to 6.8
  • Temperature: Warmer
  • Light Preference: Full sun
  • Planting:
    • Depth: 1"
    • Plant Spacing: 24-48"
    • Row Spacing: 6-12'
  • Pests/Diseases: Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and vine borers. Powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt, and phytophthora
  • Seed Count:
    • 1 oz.- Approximately 430 Seeds
    • 4 oz.- Approximately 1,720 Seeds
    • 1 lb.- Approximately 6,900 Seeds

Delicata produces fruit which are up to 10 inches long. This variety of winter squash has a thinner skin which tends to reduce the amount of time you are able to store them.