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- Days to maturity
- 105 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Delica, bred by Takii and also known as Ebisu Kuri, is the dark green, deeply lobed kabocha that most North American shoppers recognize as fresh kabocha. Fruit are flattened globes 6 to 8 inches across, about 3 to 4 pounds, with deep yellow to orange flesh that is dry, dense and nutty-sweet in the chestnut style. Fruit are very uniform and store well, and the vigorous vines mature relatively early for a kabocha, around 105 days. Sow directly once the soil is warm and frost is gone, space hills widely, keep moisture steady during fruit set, then taper off as the rinds harden. Cure for a week or two in a warm spot, after which it keeps two to three months in cool storage.
Delica traits
- Flattened globe fruit, 6 to 8 inches, roughly 3 to 4 pounds
- Dark green, deeply lobed rind
- Dry, dense, chestnut-sweet yellow-orange flesh
- Very uniform fruit with good storage life
- Vigorous vines, early for a kabocha
- Bred by Takii; synonym Ebisu Kuri
Good for
- Tempura
- Soups
- Roasting
- Storage for two to three months
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delica this page | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Baby Butternut | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Berrettina Piacentina | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Flat White Boer | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Futsu Black | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Hubbard True Green Improved | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Metro PMR | 105 days | Vining | — |
Delica FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Delica?
Delica, bred by Takii and also known as Ebisu Kuri, is the dark green, deeply lobed kabocha that most North American shoppers recognize as fresh kabocha. Fruit are flattened globes 6 to 8 inches across, about 3 to 4 pounds, with deep yellow to orange flesh that is dry, dense and nutty-sweet in the chestnut style.
How many days to maturity is Delica?
Delica is listed at 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 Delica compare with other winter squash varieties?
Delica: 105 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Baby Butternut (105 days), Berrettina Piacentina (105 days), Flat White Boer (105 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Delica good for?
Delica is grown for tempura, soups, roasting, storage for two to three months.
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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- 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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