Delicata Squash Seeds - Cucurbita Pepo - Delicious, Abundant, & Versatile
Quantity: 20 Seeds
Delicata Squash is a tried and true classic. This heriloom variety was developed in the 1890's and offers a sweet flavour, and smooth texture. The plants reliably put out 5-10 fruits that weigh between 1.5 and 2 pounds each. the fruits have a thinner skin that can be eaten when cooked, so peeliong oisn't necessary. The flesh is very sweet, and tastes excellent in roasted dishes, pies, and soup. The fruits can be eaten immediately when picked, but taste sweeter after curing indoors for a couple months. The fruits can easily store for 6 months, so a few plants can provide excellent nutritiuon for most of the winter.
All seeds are organic and open pollinated.
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Growing Instructions
For the highest yields, It’s best to start Squash seeds directly in the ground or in large pots when the soil temperature is at least 18ºC, or sometime around mid May. Sow the seeds 1/4 - 1/2 inch below the soil surface. Try to sow in their chosen growing location because they don't like to be transplanted. These plants prefer to grow in full sun, and will handle just about any type of soil or PH. The plants have good disease and pest resistance.