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- Days to maturity
- 80–100 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Cornell Bush Delicata, an All-America Selections winner in 2002 and usually sold simply as Bush Delicata, brings the delicata squash to small spaces. The compact semi-bush plant runs only 3 to 6 feet and sets cylindrical fruit about 6 to 8 inches long by 4 inches, weighing 1.5 to 2 pounds, with dark green stripes on a white ground. The flesh is stringless and sweet. Its powdery mildew resistance is high, which helps the plants stay productive late in summer. Harvested fruit stores around four months after curing. Good for raised beds and short-season gardens.
Cornell Bush Delicata traits
- 2002 All-America Selections winner from Cornell
- Compact semi-bush plant, 3-6 ft
- Cylindrical 6-8 in fruit of 1.5-2 lb, white with green stripes
- Stringless sweet flesh
- High resistance to powdery mildew
- Keeps about 4 months
Good for
- Raised beds
- Roasting whole with skin
- Stuffing
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Bush Delicata this page | 80–100 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Buttercup | 80 days | Bush | — |
| Table Queen Bush | 80 days | Bush | — |
| Autumn Delight | 78 days | Bush | — |
| Burpee Butterbush | 75–87 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Delicata | 85 days | Bush | — |
| Cream of The Crop | 75 days | Bush | — |
Cornell Bush Delicata FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Cornell Bush Delicata?
Cornell Bush Delicata, an All-America Selections winner in 2002 and usually sold simply as Bush Delicata, brings the delicata squash to small spaces. The compact semi-bush plant runs only 3 to 6 feet and sets cylindrical fruit about 6 to 8 inches long by 4 inches, weighing 1.5 to 2 pounds, with dark green stripes on a white ground.
How many days to maturity is Cornell Bush Delicata?
Cornell Bush Delicata is listed at 80–100 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 Cornell Bush Delicata compare with other winter squash varieties?
Cornell Bush Delicata: 80–100 days, bush. Similar winter squash varieties include Bush Buttercup (80 days), Table Queen Bush (80 days), Autumn Delight (78 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Cornell Bush Delicata good for?
Cornell Bush Delicata is grown for raised beds, roasting whole with skin, stuffing.
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
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- 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 219 winter squash varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.