Today I bought seeds for Delicata Winter squash, (Intro 1891) 80-100 day
It is an heirloom squash, they say it tastes like a sweet potato. I paid $1.80 for 3.5 oz (79) seeds total.
Fruit is around 3 inches across and 6 inches long.the skin of Delicata is tender and edible, unlike other winter squash variety.
The Cornell Bush Delicata requires only 4 square feet of garden space,
but if growing vine type Delicata squash, allow at least 20 square feet of
space.
The bush plant will attain a height of 10-12 inches with a 24- to 28-inch spread.
I think I have the vine type
To test Delicata for readiness, press a fingernail against the skin.
When the skin is hard, remove the fruit from the plant with pruning
shears, keeping about 2 inches of the vine attached.
Although its storage life is a little shorter than hard skinned
varieties, Delicata can be stored for about 3 months at room temp in a
cool, dry area (50-55 degrees F/10-12 C). Or, the fruit can be frozen
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