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Delicata Squash

Delicata Squash

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Delicata is a classic winter squash, smooth, creamy, and sweet, similar to sweet dumpling but larger at 1 to 3 pounds each. One of the oldest squash styles, dating back nearly 3,000 years, it stores for months and yields 8 to 10 fruits per plant.

At a glance

  • Type: heirloom winter squash
  • Heirloom, non-GMO seed
  • Fruit weight: 1 to 3 pounds each
  • Yields 8 to 10 fruits per vine
  • Stores fresh for months
  • Smooth, creamy, sweet flesh
  • Packet price: $2.00

Best for

  • Roasting and baking
  • Stuffing
  • Soups and purees
  • Long winter storage
  • Fall harvest gardens

How to grow

Direct sow in warm, fertile soil with full sun after frost. Give vines room to spread. Harvest when the rind hardens and skin colors fully, then cure in a dry spot for storage.

Flavor profile

Sweet, smooth, and creamy with edible skin and a nutty richness when roasted.

About MIgardener

MIgardener offers heirloom, non-GMO seed varieties at honest prices for home gardeners.

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Product facts

Made by
MIgardener
Maker based in
St. Clair, Michigan