About This

• Sweet Potato-Like Flavor: Nicknamed “sweet potato squash” for its rich, sugary, nutty taste, Delicata delivers exceptional flavor with a tender texture. It's delicious when roasted, baked, or steamed and is a hit with both traditional and gourmet recipes.
• Compact, Creamy Fruits with Striking Skin: Each fruit weighs 1 to 1½ pounds and measures 7 to 9 inches long, with creamy skin marked by deep green stripes and flecks. The golden flesh inside is packed with nutrients and surrounds a central seed cavity perfect for roasting pumpkin-like seeds.
• Grill-Ready Rind & Versatile Cooking: The tough outer rind holds its shape during cooking, making it perfect for grilling or baking directly in its skin. The flesh can also be pureed, cubed, or stuffed—offering a variety of ways to enjoy its sweet, tender bite.
• Long-Term Storage Champion: One of the best winter squash for extended storage, Delicata holds its flavor and texture when kept at 50–55°F after curing. Enjoy homegrown squash well into the colder months without sacrificing taste or quality.
• Easy to Grow, Organic & Productive: Certified organic and ideal for direct sowing after frost, Delicata thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Vigorous vines should be spaced 4–6 feet apart and yield a generous crop with minimal care—harvest when vines die back or just before frost.

Overview

• Brand : Park Seed
• Material Feature : Organic
• Color : Delicata Organic
• Expected Blooming Period : Winter
• Sunlight Exposure : Full Sun
• Unit Count : 20.0 Count
• Expected Planting Period : Winter
• Product Care Instructions : steam
• USDA Hardiness Zone : 1, 10, 11, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
• Soil Type : Loam Soil