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- Days to maturity
- About 105 days
- Seed company
- EW King And Co Ltd
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Delicata is a winter squash of the Cucurbita pepo species, with cylindrical cream fruits striped green or orange. The skin is thin and can be eaten, so there is no need to peel it. It is ready about 105 days after germination. It does not keep as long as most winter squash, so plan to use it within the first part of winter.
Delicata traits
- Winter squash, Cucurbita pepo
- Cylindrical cream fruits with green or orange stripes
- Thin, edible skin
- About 105 days from germination to harvest
- Shorter storage life than most winter squash
Good for
- Roasting
- Stuffing
- Short-term storage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicata this page | About 105 days | — | — |
| Big Max | About 110 days | — | — |
Delicata FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Delicata?
Delicata is a winter squash of the Cucurbita pepo species, with cylindrical cream fruits striped green or orange. The skin is thin and can be eaten, so there is no need to peel it.
How many days to maturity is Delicata?
Delicata is listed at About 105 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other winter squash varieties, so check them in the winter squash growing guide.
How does Delicata compare with other winter squash varieties?
Delicata: About 105 days. Similar winter squash varieties include Big Max (About 110 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Delicata good for?
Delicata is grown for roasting, stuffing, short-term storage.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every winter squash variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Winter Squash growing guide
- Training Pumpkin Vines: Laying Out Runners and Pinching Tips
- Growing Pumpkins Vertically: Trellis, Slings and Small-Garden Squash
- Hand Pollinating Pumpkins: Timing, Technique and Why Fruit Abort
- Pumpkin Growing Calendar: From Sowing to the Curing Shelf
- Pumpkin Pests and Diseases: Vine Borers, Squash Bugs and Mildew
- When to Harvest Pumpkins: Ripeness Signs, Curing and How Long They Store
- All 2 winter squash varieties
Source
Source: APHA (Animal and Plant Health Agency)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.
Also listed in other countries
- Listed for United States: Delicata