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- Days to maturity
- 100 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Delicata JS is the Johnny's Selected Seeds strain of delicata, chosen for uniform fruit on short vines. Fruit is 7 to 9 inches long and about 3 inches across, 1.5 to 2 pounds, creamy white with dark green stripes and flecks, and the flesh is orange and sweet. The short vines suit smaller gardens. Allow about 100 days and cure before storing.
Delicata JS traits
- Johnny's strain of delicata on short vines
- Fruit 7-9 in long, 3 in wide, 1.5-2 lb
- Creamy white skin with dark green stripes and flecks
- Orange flesh; about 100 days
Good for
- Roasting with skin on
- Stuffing
- Small gardens
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicata JS this page | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Ambercup | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Baby | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Hubbard | 100–102 days | Vining | — |
| Cinderella's Carriage F1 | About 100 days | Vining | — |
| Cushaw White | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Dickenson | 100 days | Vining | — |
Delicata JS FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Delicata JS?
Delicata JS is the Johnny's Selected Seeds strain of delicata, chosen for uniform fruit on short vines. Fruit is 7 to 9 inches long and about 3 inches across, 1.5 to 2 pounds, creamy white with dark green stripes and flecks, and the flesh is orange and sweet.
How many days to maturity is Delicata JS?
Delicata JS is listed at 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 Delicata JS compare with other winter squash varieties?
Delicata JS: 100 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Ambercup (100 days), Blue Baby (100 days), Blue Hubbard (100–102 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Delicata JS good for?
Delicata JS is grown for roasting with skin on, stuffing, small gardens.
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 219 winter squash varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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