| Common Name | Winter Squash Seed |
|---|---|
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Latin Name | Cucurbita pepo |
| Top Category | Winter Squash |
| Flavor Profile | Nutty, Sweet |
| Fruit Size | 1 - 2 lb |
| Growing Conditions | Outdoor, Small Space |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Vining |
| Harvest Advantages | Extended Harvest, Fresh Eating |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | AAS Winner, Easy to Grow and Maintain |
| Plant Resistance | Powdery Mildew |
| Plant Spread | 36" - 48" |
| Plant Type | Winter |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Heirloom, Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Culinary |
| Germination Days | 10-15 days |
| Germination Lighting | No |
| Germination Info | Cover Seeds |
| Soil Temperature | 70° |
Delicata Bush
Winter Squash Seed
Unique 8″ long, 3″ wide, 11/2-2 lb, cream colored fruits with dark green stripes and flecks. Delicata has very sweet orange flesh, short vines, stores well. Excellent for stuffing and baking, even right after harvest, requiring no curing. Powdery Mildew Tolerant.
| Days to Maturity | 100 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 48" |
| Planting Depth | 1/2” |
| Row Spacing | 6' - 8' |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow, Start Indoors |
| Water Needs | Average |
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He/She is smiling in the fabric bag, but a couple seeds didn’t take. But i am sure it was me…. I know, “really, a squash plant you can’t grow?” Geeeze